Thank you, Passenger Train Collector! I will pass word on to them tonight.
Also, OliverCliffs, if you ever want to find out what you may have posted in the past, check the Activity Stream on your profile. Your most recent post was in February. https://ogrforum.com/t...38#26912068668637038
Let me edit this I wrote it before I had my coffee! ...
Its been a busy year, in a good way!, but there hasn't been much time for trains. I've been able to tinker a little bit on my work bench and I have acquired a basement, but that's been about it. I've really enjoyed popping on here from time to time (lurking that is, I don't remember when I last posted) and seeing all the amazing things you all have been up to as well as staying updated on all the new stuff coming out! Its really been an exciting train year even from the sidelines. I even have something on pre-order which I've never done before. So thanks for keeping me in the hobby vicariously and Merry Christmas to you and your families! I hope you all have a great new year.
Oliver,
Nice tree and train.
Your commentary on your year sounds a lot like mine, even down to waiting for my first ever pre-order.
Have a Blessed Christmas!
This says "I am home for Christmas". Nice job Tim and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I agree with Brian's comment. I think your Nativity over on the TV stand contributes to that as well!
Tim,
Have a Blessed Christmas!
Merry Christmas from the Murnane Family!
Here is the 2014 Christmas video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8xSyojKSwU
letting 671 and some 2400s stretch their legs a bit while the 225E waits her turn.
The Murnane Family is wonderful. Merry Christmas to you all. 
This is a wonderful thread and everyone deserves accolades for their fine Christmas displays! Bless each and every one of you and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Alan
This year's Christmas photo album has been my favorite thread of the year! So many wonderful displays and creative layouts. Great job everyone and thanks for sharing.
On this Christmas Eve day, I wish all of my OGR train buddies a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your friendship, technical expertise, fun discussions and fantastic photos and videos. You've inspired me to love trains even more.
Wow, 12 pages and counting for this great topic! After the presents are opened tomorrow, there may be new additions to some videos and photos. A very Merry Christmas to all and thanks for all the wonderful videos and photos.
Don
Merry Christmas to everyone. This has been beautiful thread with everyone's contribution this year. I have enjoyed everyone's photos and videos. I posted this video on another thread this morning, but this is my Christmas Card Video to my friends and family this year!
I can't wait to see everyone's "post Santa" pictures! Again, MERRY CHRISTMAS to all!
This may be just repeating some of the other comments, but... WOW - What an amazingly collection of Christmas Train displays!!!
Merry Christmas,
Sam
With the addition of our new little man this year, things had to get a bit creative. I think it turned out great!
Merry Christmas to all!!
I think it is super. The Polar Express around the tree at table height is just the ticket. The play pen around it should keep him out of trouble, or you can put him inside, and see how fast he can work over that tree.
Have a Blessed Christmas!
A several lap tour of our Christmas Train Village for 2014...
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT PRODUCTION OF MUSIC, IMAGES, AND VIDEO EFFECTS!!!
SamM, wonderful video!!! Enjoyed seeing your layout from that perspective.
Thanks for taking the time to produce the video and sharing it here.
Kringle Coal & Cookie
The Murnane Family is wonderful. Merry Christmas to you all.
^^^^^
Thank you Passenger Train Collector, this is year 8 I've done a video, the kids and the # of trains just keep growing!
All the best...Rich Murnane
Merry Christmas
My boy chugging away. Three years ago, but what the hey! 
My boy chugging away. Three years ago, but what the hey!
My boy chugging away. Three years ago, but what the hey!
your photo would make a great Angela Trotta Thomas painting.
Don
Merry Christmas! We have a small "twice around the tree" loop in our living room but that gets covered by presents. So, this year, we set up a small, very small, bumper line across our window seat. It's nothing like the beautiful layouts throughout this thread but I offer a couple photos just to say, "Merry Christmas!"
Merry Christmas! We have a small "twice around the tree" loop in our living room but that gets covered by presents. So, this year, we set up a small, very small, bumper line across our window seat. It's nothing like the beautiful layouts throughout this thread but I offer a couple photos just to say, "Merry Christmas!"
Very nice!!
Merry Christmas
That, Sir, is a Christmas card photo in waiting.
Turn the volume down if you are going to watch this around the tree, PW 675 and 2356 flying around my 4' tree on Gargraves 031 and 042 track, video. They're my childhood trains--the three aluminum cars are what my folks bought with the Southern AA's--much, much later I added the two other 2500 series cars not shown. Fairness compels me to say that this is my first ever video, so I'm just at the start of the learning curve, and next year, God willing, I'll have a layout in my newly acquired train room. Also, first ever use of unbonded "snow" and snow blanket materials. Ballasting and bending Gargraves are much easier to do.
A few pictures from under our tree this morning. The village sends a very Merry Christmas to all.
The village waking up Christmas Day
The pond waits for children with new skates.
Ice fishermen looking for the fresh catch of the day.
Last minute shopping Christmas morning? Batteries and baked goods. The Christmas extra pulls into town. Home for the holidays!
Turn the volume down if you are going to watch this around the tree, PW 675 and 2356 flying around my 4' tree on Gargraves 031 and 042 track, video. They're my childhood trains--the three aluminum cars are what my folks bought with the Southern AA's--much, much later I added the two other cars. Fairness compels me to say that this is my first ever video, so I'm just at the start of the learning curve, and next year, God willing, I'll have a layout in my newly acquired train room. Also, first ever use of unbounded "snow" and snow blanket materials. Ballasting and bending Gargraves are much easier to do.
I didn't need to turn the volume down.............. but I was getting dizzy.......
Rick K,
Very nice. I like the trees around the lake.
Are the lake and trees a permanent set-up on a base?
Dave
After posting the video a couple of replies above, I emailed it to my sister. Here is her reply:
Carl
Thank you for the wonderful present of the video. It brought tears to my eyes remembering our Christmases with the trains. I don’t know how Mom and Dad managed putting up a tree and setting up the trains on Christmas eve so it looked like Santa did it all. Great memories – thank you.
Merry Christmas
Love Susan
Turn the volume down if you are going to watch this around the tree, PW 675 and 2356 flying around my 4' tree on Gargraves 031 and 042 track, video. They're my childhood trains--the three aluminum cars are what my folks bought with the Southern AA's--much, much later I added the two other cars. Fairness compels me to say that this is my first ever video, so I'm just at the start of the learning curve, and next year, God willing, I'll have a layout in my newly acquired train room. Also, first ever use of unbounded "snow" and snow blanket materials. Ballasting and bending Gargraves are much easier to do.
I didn't need to turn the volume down.............. but I was getting dizzy.......
Charlie, makes me dizzy, too.
Carl...very nice video and a sweet message from your sister....
Alan
Turn the volume down if you are going to watch this around the tree, PW 675 and 2356 flying around my 4' tree on Gargraves 031 and 042 track, video. They're my childhood trains--the three aluminum cars are what my folks bought with the Southern AA's--much, much later I added the two other cars. Fairness compels me to say that this is my first ever video, so I'm just at the start of the learning curve, and next year, God willing, I'll have a layout in my newly acquired train room. Also, first ever use of unbounded "snow" and snow blanket materials. Ballasting and bending Gargraves are much easier to do.
Ahh yes trains in the crazy eye formation; always has been one of my favorite set ups. It keeps your mind turning. Reminds me of our 2013 display....
Merry Christmas to everyone. This has been beautiful thread with everyone's contribution this year. I have enjoyed everyone's photos and videos. I posted this video on another thread this morning, but this is my Christmas Card Video to my friends and family this year!
I have to agree with everyone elses sentiments; this has been a great thread to follow. Maybe better this year than years past. So many wonderful displays and layouts I wish I had the time to commend each one of you personally but then I wouldn't have the time to enjoy all the pictures and great videos.
Ride on the rails through my Christmas village and under our family Christmas Tree with music from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Get a cup of hot chocolate or coffee along with a few Christmas Cookies to enjoy the ride. All board!! Ken
Ken , the only thing that keeps me from wanting to jump into your layout to live there, is knowing I'd be stuck in a box most of the year.
Matthew....my daughter and I have wished many times of how cool it would be to shrink down and live in my village or some of the other villages here on the forum, but never thought about what happens after Christmas! Living in box in cold attic in the winter and a hot attic in the summer for most of the year would not be fun! You comment gave me a good laugh this morning!
For me, Christmas would not be the same without Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang! Merry Christmas to everyone and Charlie Brown!! Ken
Merry Christmas all for 2014!
Everyone has such great pictures and video to contribute! My Christmas this year was quite modest, but it's the thought that really counts.
For the album, I have the famous Rail Chief headed by the Lionel scale Hudson making the rounds in Christmas Tree town.
It's Christmas morning and here is our before and after opening the presents. Fortunately, Santa knew I liked O-Gauge trains.
Great photo, Chris. Merry Christmas to you and Linda.
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