A recreation of Lionel set 1555WS (1956) was recently seen in the basement:
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Original Lionel 2018 2-6-4 locomotive, 6362-125 NYC gondola, and a 6257-50 LL caboose; we filled in the gaps with modern era reissues (6026W tender, 6464 ...
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- Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:49 pm
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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- Sun Dec 28, 2025 11:24 am
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
Likely the last photo for 2025, another Marx "set" is caught running the outer-loop on the basement layout:
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It needs a few replacement parts, a good cleaning, then a bit of lubrication to return to top form. Still, a neat little ...
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It needs a few replacement parts, a good cleaning, then a bit of lubrication to return to top form. Still, a neat little ...
- Sun Dec 28, 2025 9:47 am
- Forum: Paper/Cardboard Structures
- Topic: Tree-stand/tunnel project
- Replies: 16
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Re: Tree-stand/tunnel project
Completed and moved onto the 2025 display:
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Turned out well, although a few changes I'd make. Clockwork train passes through without hindrance, so a good plan ...
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Turned out well, although a few changes I'd make. Clockwork train passes through without hindrance, so a good plan ...
- Mon Dec 22, 2025 9:35 pm
- Forum: Holiday Villages
- Topic: Holiday Village Gallery
- Replies: 43
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Re: Holiday Village Gallery
Shot of the station on the 2025 putz loop, just as a local rolls in for the evening:
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It's fun playing with the old Nikon P5100, trying to get some interesting shots...almost as much fun as trying to wind the Bing clockwork for a ...
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It's fun playing with the old Nikon P5100, trying to get some interesting shots...almost as much fun as trying to wind the Bing clockwork for a ...
- Thu Dec 18, 2025 8:07 pm
- Forum: Holiday Villages
- Topic: Holiday Village Gallery
- Replies: 43
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Re: Holiday Village Gallery
With just a few days remaining before Christmas, traffic is on the increase under the 2025 Christmas tree:

This North Pole Central express train pulls into the station on a snowy evening.

This North Pole Central express train pulls into the station on a snowy evening.
- Thu Dec 18, 2025 8:04 pm
- Forum: Welcome to BigIndoorTrains Discussion Forums
- Topic: Seen around the layout
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Re: Seen around the layout
A North Pole Central express pulls into the station under the 2025 Christmas tree:

With just six days remaining before the big day, holiday traffic is picking up.

With just six days remaining before the big day, holiday traffic is picking up.
- Tue Dec 16, 2025 10:07 am
- Forum: Holiday Villages
- Topic: Holiday Village Gallery
- Replies: 43
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Re: Holiday Village Gallery
The Christmas putz for 2025:

The tree-stand/tunnel project turned out well. Lots of lights and battery-strings here.

The tree-stand/tunnel project turned out well. Lots of lights and battery-strings here.
- Tue Dec 16, 2025 10:03 am
- Forum: Holiday Villages
- Topic: Holiday Village Gallery
- Replies: 43
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Re: Holiday Village Gallery
This year's living room Christmas tree (2025):

Not terribly different from the 2024 version. Left off the garland, added bubble-lights, rearranged the buildings.

Not terribly different from the 2024 version. Left off the garland, added bubble-lights, rearranged the buildings.
- Sat Dec 13, 2025 8:45 pm
- Forum: Holiday Villages
- Topic: Holiday Village Gallery
- Replies: 43
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Re: Holiday Village Gallery
Under-tree village for 2025 (not too different from 2024):

An assortment of Dept 56, Lemax, and assorted other manufacturers, with a Lionel 2018 (1956-61) and the modern era North Pole Central three-fer.

An assortment of Dept 56, Lemax, and assorted other manufacturers, with a Lionel 2018 (1956-61) and the modern era North Pole Central three-fer.
- Fri Dec 05, 2025 9:58 am
- Forum: Paper/Cardboard Structures
- Topic: Tree-stand/tunnel project
- Replies: 16
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Re: Tree-stand/tunnel project
Okay, we're calling this done:
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Lots of room for further process improvement, but after three hours in the basement alternatively glittering and vacuuming, then 36 hours for a thorough dry, I think we're generally pleased with the ...
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Lots of room for further process improvement, but after three hours in the basement alternatively glittering and vacuuming, then 36 hours for a thorough dry, I think we're generally pleased with the ...






























