The attraction of the candy maker in the store window convinced Charles of the need for some form of action on his machine. The steam engines were a natural source of attractions. People were used to railroad engines, but rarely saw anything so small and compact. To take advantage of the situation, Charles put the steam engines out front where they could easily be seen and made them as attractive as possible with nickel plate and polished copper and brass parts. In addition to the steam engines, there was a small clown or "Toasty Roasty" man, who cranked a tumbler full of the peanuts on top of the roasting drum.