US Tradition Model Trains Running At Christmas

December 16, 2006

Model trains running during the holiday season represent a century-old tradition in the USA and Canada. And “big trains,” the kind that look best running around the Christmas tree or running through the house or garden, are growing rapidly in popularity.

Some people feel that running model trains at Christmas brings back warm memories. Afterall, it is not uncommon for two or three generations of the family to come together to set up and enjoy the model trains at Christmas time.

The good thing about model trains at Christmas is that its great to see the kids playing with something that doesn’t have a computer or television screen.

Although model trains are fun to run all year round, the festive season is wonderful time to share the fun and joy of model railroading with family and friends.

Popular large scale model trains for Christmas include:

Bachmann Trains – North Pole Special/North & Southern – Large Gauge
Bachmann Trains – The Mountaineer/East Tennessee & Western North Carolina
Bachmann Trains – The Silverton Flyer/Denver & Rio Grande Western
Bachmann Trains – The RingmasterBachmann Trains – The Night Before Christmas North Pole & Southern- G Scale
Bachmann Trains – On30 Jingle Bell Express/North Pole & Southern
Lionel Trains – The Polar Express Electric Train Set – O Gauge
AristoCraft Classic Railbus Christmas Model Train
AristoCraft 20′ Tank Car – Christmas Model Train
AristoCraft Lil’ Critter Freight Starter Sets
AristoCraft 0-4-0 Passenger Starter Set
Lionel Trains – Lionel Silver Bell Express – G Scale
Lionel Trains – Disney Christmas Train Set – O Gauge

HO Scale Christmas Model Train sets include:

Bachmann Trains – White Christmas Express. Perfect for under-the-tree enjoyment, this set is festively decorated for a very Merry Christmas – HO Scale.

Enjoy your model railroading this Christmas and take care this holiday season!