Here we go. Definately looks like the real deal to me. Just some info on this. The date on the bottom is 2001. It takes 2 AAA. The top where the engine is goes up and down to turn it off and on in addition to the switch underneath. Comes with the two pieces of track and the manual and 2 pieces of track. Anyway here are some pictures.
And here is one in comparison to a full size engine: (background shows a teaser for the new layout.. )
And here is one in comparison to a full size engine: (background shows a teaser for the new layout.. )