Train Layout Display

Only a couple of days left to see this layout before it is torn down and rebuilt in December.  I enjoyed the layout when I seen it on Dec. 20th.

If I wasn't 5 hours away I'd stop by

Thanks for the notice though.

- Greg

Is it a large display?

 

I want to venture up on Friday to see it.

love to see it but 2 hours away

Update:  I was told that the layout is not open today, January. 1st.

 

The layout is "L" shaped and is approximately 20 x 15 with 7 trains running .

Drove up to see the layout.

It was very nice with large loops of O gauge track with Lionel, MTH and Williams

locomotives pulling passenger and freight consists.

 

The layout is decorated with Ceramic houses and paper machete mountains.

A large display with lots of animated structures.

 

It is a nice layout to see.

Zeke,

Thank you for posting.  I have seen notices in previous years, but never made it there.  This year, they had a nice half page article in the Butler Eagle in late November, and I picked up a brochure at a train show.  I have had it on my list of things to do this week, since it is maybe 5 miles from my home.  Fortunately I am finally getting over a bad sinus infection and hope to make it Saturday or Sunday.

 

HarleyHouse,

Thank you for the positive reply.  I hope to make it over and compare notes.

Photos for those of us that live on the wrong side of the country please.

I wish I would have viewed it before Christmas to get me in the spirit.

It is a nice display simple loops but nice detail. My kind of layout with tinplate O track and large curves to run them fast.

 

I asked about volunteering next year and was welcomed to come help.

Sinclair,

If I am able to attend, I will ask if I can take some photos.

 

HarleyHouse,

According to the article in the paper, about 30 volunteered to build it.  It didn't say anything about the number it takes to be there during the show.

Here are some pics of the Thorncreek Layout.

 

As you can see a lot of work has gone into this"temporary" layout.  The layout will be taken down and put into storage until December - Next Christmas.

 

 

Zeke,

thanks for the photos.  I was there today and took a few pictures too.  Some of yours look just like mine.  ;-)

i was using my iPhone 4 and the trains were running fast, so you can see that in my action photos.  I tried a couple of videos as well.  Very well done for a small rural church!

 

On on a separate platform they had a nice layout showing scenes from the Christmas story.  

 

They are open tomorrow for the last day.

 

 

harleyhouse and Mark, Glad you were able to make it and enjoyed the layout.  Pastor Kurt and his Crew do a nice job every year.  This was their 6th year and each year the layouts are different. 

Thanks for the photos, it is a nice layout.

I look forward to helping next year and volunteering a few nights for fun.