>>6657386That depends on which train set you're thinking of picking up
>City trainsInclude everything you need to start, but you kinda limit yourself on just Diesel/Electric engines.
>Holiday TrainHas the parts to make a basic steam train. Goes well with the Winter Train station (obviously). Cheaper than the city trains but doesn't come with any power functions stuff or straight track
Any of the sets will have enough pieces to fit around a christmas tree if that's why you're buying. A complete half-circle is a little over 2 feet and covers the length of 3 32x32 baseplates, if space is an issue for you.
I'm willing to answer any more questions about train-related shit you've got
