Dougles is a great engine with amazing detail; he looks just like the models from the TV SHOW. For being an engine aimed at younger children, i can see serious model railroads buying this as well. I have been collecting all of the engines and rolling stock from the Thomas and Friend series and Dougles was a great addition. He looks great pulling a long mixed goods train. This engine also looks and performs great with its twin, Donald. You will have a lot of fun double heading these engines on long freight trains or shunting them in the yards.