I'll just have to come up with a off limits room with a door that stays shut. If not I can foresee trouble. Like Godzilla laying across the track batting at the sign posts and whatnot.

Is this hobby compatible with house cats?

Thanks for the info.
It is good to know I don't need to reverence it in its present mint in the box condition. I can start forming a plan to build a railroad with these first two pieces.
I can't help but feel a bit of a let down though; thought I had a treasure. 

Hi,
I am a total novice when it comes to electric trains, but today I purchased an engine and caboose. I don't know how old it is, what it is worth, and I'd like to know if it is a desirable collectible. The only thing I could find on the web was a sale of one in Brazil for 80 Reals or about $45 US. And I wonder why nothing came up on the Bachmann product search engine?
I would appreciate any discussion.