Be careful about train sets. Before you spend money, visit a local hobby shop that has a model railroad dept. (many don't). Athearn train sets are good. If they offer them, an Atlas set would be good. The rest of the manufacturers offer top quality sets for the serious modeler and cheap toys for children. Another option is not to buy a set at all. Buy a good power pack, buy your track (get nickle silver not brass or steel), buy a good locomotive and some good cars and build your own.