This is at least the third circus train Bachmann has offered. This set is smaller (and costs less), but it's a great starter set if you don't mind picking up additional pieces here and there, or if 90% of your display is a circus, and you just want a train to run around it.By the way, "small" is relative when you're discussing garden trains. The locomotive and tender (coal car) are about 30" long all by themselves.The train is pulled by the same upgraded 4-6-0 locomotive that pulls most of Bachmann's starter sets, so you will be pleased with the quality or durability of this set.Paul Race - editor, Family Garden Trains(tm)