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Post by ptc on Jul 23, 2020 19:27:11 GMT
There was a thread recently started by a member of the OGR Forum that asked the question about Christmas/Winter layouts, who had them, and why. Of the 30 plus members who replied, only one had a year-round Christmas layout. This member posted some very nice photos and it was obvious he put considerable effort into his layout. The other posters showed photos of past Christmas layouts set up around their Christmas Trees and they totally missed the point of the thread. Not said to be critical, just a fact.
The thread starter was on to something. That's the point of this thread. To give the proper prospective and to be fair, I wanted to give the background information that motivated this discussion. When I first decided to do a year-round Christmas layout many years ago, there were very few if us who chose this route. I had accumulated a large collection of Department 56 buildings and accessories and I thought, why not combine the two hobby's into one. Some of my train friends though I was crazy. Once done, I was amazed just how popular this idea was among our visitors to the layout. They were immediately transported to a time of the year that gave them very happy memories.
So, maybe I am somewhat of a pioneer in terms of year-round Christmas layouts. Our own Big Crab Cake Emile is also another pioneer in this regard. I believe there are more and more folks out there that are comfortable with winter scenes. RailCat Paul is another member who has dedicated much of his layout to Christmas/Winter. He also has done an outstanding job with his modeling.
If you have part of your layout or all of it dedicated to Christmas scenes, tell us about it and why you chose this route.
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Jul 24, 2020 14:06:30 GMT
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Post by ptc on Jul 24, 2020 14:29:59 GMT
As always, your layout looks terrific Vern.
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Post by david1 on Jul 24, 2020 14:58:41 GMT
Big fan of Christmas layouts even though I don't have one. Always admired PTC'S wonderful Christmas layout and now Verne's layout. Looks great verne.
Dave
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Jul 24, 2020 15:21:22 GMT
Thank you Brian and Dave.
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Post by sg3 on Jul 28, 2020 2:48:31 GMT
When I get to build mine, it will be Christmas/winter theme. My 4 roads and holiday themed will run on it.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jul 28, 2020 6:26:35 GMT
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Post by ptc on Jul 28, 2020 13:06:45 GMT
The work on your now famous layout has touched many thousands and thousands of Christmas layout fans, Emile. This is one of the very best anywhere.
Christmas 2020 on the OGF should be spectacular.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2020 13:13:22 GMT
My pine trees with snow on them stay on layout year round
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Jul 28, 2020 13:28:28 GMT
The work on your now famous layout has touched many thousands and thousands of Christmas layout fans, Emile. This is one of the very best anywhere.Wow, “ . . . many thousands and thousands. . . ?” 🤔 Why, that’s utterly amazing!😉
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Post by ptc on Jul 28, 2020 20:49:08 GMT
Emile's You Tube Channel has a whole bunch of views.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jul 28, 2020 21:13:58 GMT
The work on your now famous layout has touched many thousands and thousands of Christmas layout fans, Emile. This is one of the very best anywhere.Wow, “ . . . many thousands and thousands. . . ?” 🤔 Why, that’s utterly amazing!😉 Brian was referring to the 1.25 Million views on my YouTube channel. The link is below. Don’t forget to subscribe.
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Post by Yellowstone Special on Jul 28, 2020 21:25:28 GMT
Wow, “ . . . many thousands and thousands. . . ?” 🤔 Why, that’s utterly amazing!😉 Brian was referring to the 1.25 Million views on my YouTube channel. The link is below. Don’t forget to subscribe. Aw so. Thanks for the clarification. 😉
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2020 13:02:04 GMT
Beautiful Christmas scenes Emile!! D56 has come out with wonderful buildings and accessories!
Gary.
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jul 29, 2020 19:08:21 GMT
Beautiful Christmas scenes Emile!! D56 has come out with wonderful buildings and accessories! Gary. Thank you. The Department 56 buildings usually photograph well. Something about the finish I suppose.
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