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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

The Christmas putz for 2025:



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

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.

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.

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 ...