As a lot of you may know, back in the early 90's ERTL released mini versions of the main characters off Thomas.  When I was 2 years old I got a pack with Thomas, Edward, and James.  I lost my Edward and Thomas, but thanks to my dog, who loves to dig,I found my James. It was a very interesting find seeing how the engine is in a great condition seeing how its over 13 years old.  Finding this engine has helped bring around my love of Thomas again (I stopped for a while sadly) and now I am gladly waiting for a pack of Mini ERTLs to arrive at my house.  Who would have known one model could survive 3 feet underground for 13 years.