i figured if i spent around 150.00 would be a good price for an engine but im not familiar with whats what so to speak

Hello i am new to the site and new to ho trains i recently bought a what i was told was a good starter set wich i already see me getting way over my head in this but i was wondering i would like to get a good dependable engine that is cool looking as well as tecnologicaly advanced without breaking the bank. I just set up a 4x8 sheet of plywood in my basesment and have started buying more track and scenery but my sante fe engine and 3 cars is lacking in comparison to my friends 12 wheeled diesel csx that makes cool sounds. any help would be appreciated and sorry i know i sound like a rookie but if i dont ask i wont know.

thanks for the info i am planing on keeping it maybe run it around my basement i am pleased to know that it was the first electric set ill keep it for 20 more years and give it to my grandkids if it still works thanks again.

I recently was cleaning out my parents garage and found this train set still in box and was told its probably 20 years old can anyone validate that for me the item number on box is 90011 and it works great also is it a collector peice they said it was my train when i was a child any info would be great thanks