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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Elonna And he handles trains very well. I am not necessarily worried about the trains being damaged...Myself being a klutz would probably drop one and break it before he would mishandle one. [/quote] We all drop them once in a while. Generally cars bounce, the worst that usually happens is the wheels pop out and can be slipped back in. Sometimes couplers get broken but they can be replaced (a small jeweller's screwdriver set and small tweezers and needle nose pliers is a good investement). A big difference between kid's toys and adult hobby equipment is that replacement parts are available for the adult stuff. When a kid's toy breaks the manufacturer wants you to throw it out and buy a new one. When kids drop something the damage is usually less because there is less distance to the floor. A carpeted area under the layout is a big help. Locomotives being heavier suffer more damage when dropped, but there is less to destroy on a diesel than a steam locomotive.
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