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You've already recieved a lot of good advice but you will have a hard time finding brass track anymore which is a good thing. Nickel- silver track can be had at a very reasonable price and you can still use the brass track for spurs/sidings where your loco doesn't have to run much or at all. If and when you paint it you won't notice the difference. 40' boxcars were far and away the most common piece of rolling stock in WW II. They can be wood or steel and I wouldn't worry if you ran something in a WWII train that actually wasn't built until 1954. The main thing to remember always is that model railroading is FUN. Another gift to ask for is a Walther's Catalog. If you've never seen one it will just blow you away. Promise! You can find one at a discount in the ads in Model Railroader or Railroad Model Craftsman or other model railroading venues. You can even order one from Walthers and I believe if you order by the end of Sept. shipping is free. If your parents are helping you financially you can do some of these things right away and if they are not that's okay, too. It will just take a little more time-- This is such a great (World's Greatest) hobby...you can go at your own speed and follow your own interests for the rest of your life. The skills you acquire, the friends you meet, the fun you have are priceless! And Hey! You're 12 years old...welcome to the Hobby!!!!!!!
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