So, I already participated in the recall and got the replacement pieces and "gift" that was thankfully lead-free. Who filed the suit and does this class actually include people who participated in the recall? Unbelieveable!

If we're considered to be in the "class", give me more trains. My 5yo was inconsolable at losing all the RED engines and fire trucks and he reminded me every time he played with what was left.

"anthropomorphic toy trains brought to life with lead-tainted paint"

Was it the lead based paint that brought them to life??? Wow, that stuff is powerful. Kills people, but brings toys to life! Who woulda thunk it?

The Museum of Transportation near me spent millions a while back to clean up the real thing -- the boilers were insulated with asbestos on dozens of locomotives on display, which are deliberately accessible (not fenced in) so that you can touch them, and in some cases climb in. So, could be worse...

@Buran: Well I'm glad they fixed the problem.

Class action lawsuit settled with refunds and free toys? Oh whatever, they make product that becomes deadly to children and their only apology comes in the form of a refund? Shove it. Thomas can drive his train right off a bridge for all I care.

@theblackdog: And they did it without fencing everything off -- I think being able to get your hands on exhibits in museums is great.

(The locomotives were built before the dangers of asbestos were known).