14. The Engine’s First Spark in Decades
To everyone’s surprise, the engine didn’t roar but hummed softly, unlike the loud rumbles typical of its era. It sounded more like a whisper, like the steady purr of modern hybrid engines. There was no cloud of smoke or dramatic backfire—just a quiet, efficient hum that took everyone by surprise. Some laughed in disbelief, while others applauded Lionel’s ingenuity. After all these years, his ideas still had life.

14. The Engine’s First Spark In Decades