Thanks John, that thing is hilarious! Right after i opened it I went into our bedroom to get some batteries and then I went through the gears. My wife was wondering what all that noise was emanating from the bedroom, and yes I must also register my sphincter as a deadly weapon after a bowl of chili. But I did show the device to her and she was pretty impressed, but I think maybe it started to wear on her after about the 50th time that I ran through the gears. Just can never figure out women. Anyway thanks again, and I got the better deal out of this exchange - you must not have looked very closely at that rusted relic I sent! As slow as I am getting started on my 68, this toy will be the closest thing I have to hearing a engine run around here for a long time.