In order to keep the bricky appearance of the train engine intact, [Robert] hollowed out a few cheap imitation LEGO bricks to house the electronics. He also cut out slots for JST connectors ...

"I'm Lego first, then trains," said Jesse Mohler, with the Twin Cities Lego Train Club ... my son was very proud to decorate some of the Thomas the Tank engine layouts," he said.

and Thomas & Friends merchandise. The Lego train model kits of Minneapolis’ Green Line Light Rail Train and Como-Harriet Streetcar are fun souvenirs for older kids. The Twin City Model Railroad ...