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Train under Christmas tree

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  1. rookie1

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    Kids wanted the cheap train put under the tree this year. After some fine tuning I did this.
     
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    Well done. Neat little train.
     
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  3. My IS heats my home

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    Thats cool. Nice job rookie1 !
    How old are your kids? Did they help
    you put it together?
     
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  4. rookie1

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    I've got 5 kids. 9 to 19. The 9 year old daughter helped. Thanks for the comment.
     
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    What size train is that set?
     
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  6. rookie1

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    It's a cheap plastic one that runs on batteries and has plastic track. I've got my HO train set in the attic I'd love to put it up but not enough time or energy. :(
     
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    Awwww...that is awesome! I love Christmas trains!
     
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    Lovely! I must do that in a few years. Wow, I am in awe of you rearing 5 kids! Bet they love it, cool dad!
     
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    Where do you live? I'll set up your stored away trains...I used to love my brothers trains....:)
     
    milleo, Dec 13, 2014
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