Dan’s been in touch with his Christmas train display.
And Dick shares a bit of fun too:
“Al,
I began getting things together for a G scale train setup for a city conservatory. I formed a small crew of 4 to get the job done.
We get the annual train setup running. Get the locos and rolling stock ready to go. Then the conservatory crew does all the setup with at least a hundred Poinsettias and village plus a train around a tree.
It is joint effort and the conservatory crew also puts lights in the plants photos also inclined.
Next My model railroad club helps setup a display at a local bank. I have been getting everything ready for several weeks.
The train around the tree.
Part of the set up.
More of the setup.
This is a large part of the village.
The lights on the plants.
The bank display.
I am at the bank the entire moth of December running the trains and talking to folks visiting the display. It is a banker’s hour day all month. This will be my 34 consecutive year.
I have had parents bring small children and then the children bring their children and now grand children are coming.
I talk trains and I have helped many get started in model trains and I also help solve model train problems.
Dan”
(You can see more of Dan’s bank display here: Model train display.
Now on to Dick who’s been having fun with a Christmas train cake:
“Al, I hope you can share these for Christmas.
Layout base was cake, train bodies were little cakes, then frosting, sprinkles, cinnamon bears, licorice, etc.
Next I will update my next setups which includes the G scale, Lionel 3 rail, HO, TT, and N scale layouts.
Merry Christmas Al and prayers for good health to you and family.
Dick”
A big thanks to Dan for sharing his Christmas train display, and to Dick too.
(There’s more Christmas fun here: Christmas model railroad.
That’s all for today folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And if you want to get stuck back in to the fun of trains, the Beginner’s Guide is here.
Best
Al
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always loved christmas trains, really cool display, pun intended. the cakes look delicious.
Dan, Shear Magic!!! Took my breath away!! That is the most fun part of Train Modeling! Merry Christmas to you all.
Dick, your Christmas Train Delight is just terrific!! I will be over with my Grands right after Christmas to help dismantle it!! A Merry Christmas to you! What a Kid!
And, Al, enormous thanks to you for keeping us going year after year! Merry, Merry Christmas!
Wow! Interesting. Never seen some of those buildings. Almost look European.
Nice layout and you must of had fun displaying your layout. Fabulous!
I’ve been fortunate to have Christmas trains nearly all my life. Wouldn’t want to be with out one. Thanks for sharing your. Hay Nancy from Gig Harbor, are we related?
Rob Schweitzer, Ann Arbor, Michigan
St, Goar & Murren Scenic Railway
It is always fun to have something special for the holidays. Thanks for posting. This kind of stuff always gets me in the holiday mood.
Dick, Looks delish
Dan and Dick have both put greart displays on love to tuck in to that cake
Whew! One week down. I had two third generation kids come by this week.
The town has a cookie stroll where most of the businesses have special events. This coming Saturday will be very busy at the bank as part of the stroll.
I run a Polar Express and a Thomas train on Saturdays.
I am going to take the grand kids and some friends to the conservatory display tonight.
Where are you located??? Beautiful display!!
To all
What Nancy Schweitzer said!
Couldnt have said it better-maybe louder perhaps.
The beauty & message of this piece is when you are over joyed remember peace & good will towards all men must be in our hearts.
The comradery and good will was spearheaded by our tireless leader Big Al thru this blog. Forever grateful.
” Bless us all! ” ( Tiny Tim )
The bank train is located in Martinsville Indiana.
The conservatory is on the South side of Indianapolis.
Well said Nancy and George.