2014 Christmas Photo Album

Yep, the whole thing will come down after the New Year!  Next year's set-up will be different from this years which can be a nice thing about non-permanent layout.  Ken 

I did post a thread about candy bars mysteriously jumping out of PARKED gons!

 Candy bars ok, it had been awhile. You don't think the forces of unknown are planning on  messing with your Christmas display?   

Doug

I didn't have any candy jumping out of gondolas, however at Halloween every time I happened to check, my gondolas were mysteriously less full............. I think something in the tunnel must have been getting the candy corn..............

Yes Brian, Alan only lives 886 miles from me, a hop, skip, and a jump for me to attend!

Where did you get that tunnel portal?

I honestly didn't think I was going to put anything up, but at the last minute we decided to go ahead and decorate.  This year, I decided to do a simple HO layout with European HO and OO trains, due to space (it's better than no trains at all):

Received Thomas remote at 2 and now he is a pro a 4.

Art

You all have captured exactly what a toy train Christmas is all about! 

Really nice video, Skip. Another super job with this year's Christmas layout. 

My O Scale/G Scale Christmas Layout...

Finally got things put together.  My little girl had been asking when Thomas was going to show up.  Already making plans for next year!

From out train show today  My six TrianEEs

Skip......another triumph.......I always love seeing your layout.

Here's from earlier today........the engine is a winner!

Peter

Christmas Corners 2014

Dave

got the tree up last night. Laid out some ceramic houses, and got started with some Prewar. I call this my "Treasure box train"The Gunmetal 225E started out as a lot off of e bay as a bare shell.My home made Vandy tender, just need to get around to getting the gunmetal paint and get it decaled, all from junk parts and e bay trucks. The 1630s were a score at a train show for a dollar each, missing the roofs, which Jeff Kane supplied Madison replacement. Had to repaint the windows, but the green is original paint.

Ben,

What great photos of you and your TrainEEs!  I love the second photo!  What a great expression!

Daniel,

Great photo of your daughter and Thomas!

Over the river and through the woods to Alan's house we go,

The iron horse knows the way to carry Pullman through the white and drifted snow!

There are NO WORDS, that can express enough Appreciation, for the Most Beautiful Pictures of CHRISTMAS TRAIN LAYOUTS Ever Posted on A Train Forum that I have ever seen. Thank You Brian, Passenger Train Collector, for Starting such a Beautiful, And Heart Warming Thread of All these Fantastic Layouts....This is Truly What the Season is About.

To all the folks that Posted Their Layouts, THANK YOU....

I will say it again, One needs to start at the Beginning of this Thread To See All of the Talent that's Out There. This is Truly Amazing...Merry Christmas!

I second that!!!  Thank you everyone!

Steamer - Congratulations on your ingenuity and tenacity.  Hope to see a shot of that Vanderbilt tender when completed.

Just remembered, I do have another lited tree on this year's layout

- walt

Thanks everyone!  Here are a few more pics...

That is fantastic pic. Love the effects.

I agree Dave, the above photo is very dramatic.

This is always a fun thread.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 The tunnel portals are carved out of Owens Corning Foam board; unpainted except for the mortar lines. Standard gauge drum heads from Dan's Drum Heads are embedded into the keystones.

Thanks everyone for the very nice comments about our tree and home!  We are very fortunate to have come across the church that we now live in! It is very special this time of year....

Merry Christmas!

Alan

Joe, this engine sure says it's Christmastime.

Alan - I have been practicing being an usher in church so if you ever need one at your place, let me know. 

Beautiful home, Christmas tree, and setting.

Art

Thanks Art!!.....  The neat thing about this place is it was designed by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright.  The large art glass window also has a interesting history connected to FLW...

Alan

Alan, surely some magazine, perhaps more than one, have done a layout (not our kind, of course) on your home given its religious origin and FLW connection.  If so, how about a reference so interested persons can read/view it?

suzukovich & PTC,

Thanks,

Dave

Hello everyone!

This is my first posting.  I am new to model trains, never owning one as a kid.  My 4 year old son loves trains.  I bought him a Lionel Lionchief Polar Express 10th Anniversary set last week.  I put together a table and started going crazy with buying up Lemax buildings and accessories to make a winter display.  Here are some pictures of how it looks so far.  My wife has accused me of buying the train set for myself.  While that was not true at first, it has quickly become an obsession!  I bet I am not alone here --- judging by the awesome displays I have seen just on this thread.

Joe,

It looks great!

What's wrong with buying it for yourself?  

very nice Joe

Joe, very nice Christmas display and excellent photography.

Thanks for sharing and welcome aboard.