Christmas Village 2021- Lionel Polar Express, Department 56 Dickens Village

[@irismcwilliams2091]

Beautiful Christmas Display

[@kristophergoad2135]

I could watch this for hours, it is FANTASTIC!!!!

[@petelinster7093]

Wow! Your video is full of enchantment. Thanks for sharing.

[@williammurphy3296]

Outstanding

[@aaronb4936]

This is really cool. I couldn’t help but think what a pain this would be to pack up and store after Christmas! Haha

[@oohmomma69]

What a beautiful village 😍 good job👏👏

[@marybelltorres-medina1862]

The children seen in the video will forever remember the magic you created for them in the home with the beautiful village display with the trains running through 🤗

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you, they love it and look forward to it every year, hopefully we are making their Christmases as special and memorable as ours were growing up.

[@She_Nanigans]

There are no words. Well, maybe one: magical.

[@almajukic2175]

This is a pretty snow Town i ever seen i like the fact that you dont mixing olde Era and new this is victorian time which is just perfect. I love your Town.

[@thomasmoroney4993]

I know the comment is a year late but a great display!..brought back many memories…made me feel I was back with the family..just for a moment..thank you!

[@lindanoreika893]

All I can say is WOW!

[@markgardner6858]

I love this. I can't stop re-watching it. What a great job you did.

[@rosecarey8522]

I wish I was a child growing up in that house

[@fernandomurillo9272]

Hell yeah awesome layout love it. I wish I had it in my living room

[@user-ft7bo2vn9h]

Beautiful

[@michaeltomasulo6921]

One of the best videos that I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Thanks so much for sharing

[@therichterscale8212]

Awsome job! Great memories for the kids man well done.

[@stevenbullock9276]

That was great. I am rebuilding my layout and have a lot of Dept 56 bldgs. You've given me a lot of ideas- now all I need is money 😁

[@esvajoe]

Absolutely perfect my friend. Hearing the sounds and seeing the trains....I sat here and started crying at 51 years old. I could sit and watch for hours. Although a a year or so back, I thank you for posting. Hope I can do the same as a tribute to my father. Thank you again.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for the kind comments and for watching. Assembling this layout has been a great tradition for my family and I (my kids are in the video). Believe it or not, this is only about a fourth of the layout we have, which will be completely displayed this year, so stay tuned! Thanks again

[@traindabbler]

Completely magical! Excellent editing! Had to wipe my eyes. 🥹

[@pdet1951]

Beautiful job, I have a ho layout. You have given me lots of ideas, THANKS,!

[@annefernstrom9418]

Excellent! It's a beautiful display that had to take weeks to set up! I think it's so heartwarming and cozy. I want to jump in and be a part of it. Thankyou !

[@dominicdelaurentis1574]

Very nice love my christmas🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤

[@ninarosesalonsdethesvaisel2013]

Magnifique, grandiose, bravo . J'ai adoré regarder votre vidéo. Votre petit monde est une merveille 🏠 ... 🚂

[@paulaanderson4267]

Getting started on this year’s Christmas Village, looking for ideas….wow you have an amazing collection ! And your trains are awesome! Great job thanks for the inspiration ❤

[@mf5531]

Excellent!

[@dianawade4953]

I forgot where I was for these moments. It was as though I was a child again. Thank you , this was absolutely wonderful.

[@johnhowe8243]

Simply a magnificent Christmas labor of love! What a beautiful presentation of your layout and Christmas music together! Takes us all back to our childhood Christmas memories! Thank you for gifting us with your love for Christmas! ❤

[@wizbot]

brilliant hope you invite local schoolkids to come in and see it

[@YourLifeYourStyleTV]

Outstanding & Beautiful Village! I LOVE IT!!!! I want to start a tradition like this for my family. FABULOUS JOB!!!! 🎄🤶💜

[@jeffchenoweth2606]

Well done

[@apricotandwesternrailroad5662]

That is a cool layout!

[@georgemalerbosr.4918]

Jeffrey, what a beautiful display!

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for watching, stay tuned for this year's, already going up!

[@NikonJax]

I have a Christmas train layout but way smaller than this one. Lots of work and a beautiful layout. Thanks!

[@debbikelley2357]

Best display ever!!! Love the three trains all running. You sure poured your heart into this display. PhENOMINAL!!!!!!!

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for watching! This year’s layout will begin construction in a few weeks. Stay tuned!

[@gregj831]

SPECTACULAR!

[@timmauro6915]

That is the spirit of Christmas and craftsmanship at it's finest! Thank you for posting! And for keeping the art alive.

[@bobeldredge282]

Thank you

[@Sharkhunt947]

Phenomenal Christmas village display. 👍🏼🎅🏼👍🏼

[@patriciastrobridge5259]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

[@cissycopeland3644]

You are a master! Bravo!

[@itsachristmasthing]

Appreciate it!! This year's already going up, keep watching!

[@Cue881]

Great display and video. Terrific job on the audio. Brings back so many memories. Your train layout is fantastic. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing this with all of us. A Merry Christmas and many more! God Bless you and your family. This is truly a labor of love that many will remember for years!

[@patr7264]

Just Awesome! Getting some ideas for our late village and train setup this year. 2021 was great and 2022 a spectacular design. Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@mastermage75]

An amazing village and train display. I have spent 20 years collecting to give my kids the same experience. Great job, God Bless.

[@jimmyrants4342]

Outstanding!!! What a great job you did putting this huge village together. The trains stole the show. Kudos to you. I know your children must love this to death. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@ralphmcwilliams-bu4ne]

Awesome Awesome display the Christmas magis is wonderful for children and adults alike your a grand master of Christmas displays .And the background music is right on point love it I wish I had that CD to share with my family and friends how can I get a copy. Thanks the world needs more people like you.

[@steamygrave]

Fantastic job here. Love the Griswolds and Eddies RV lol

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Mesmerizing! Absolutely wonderful and a true work of art at Christmas!

[@MariePKline]

Incredible...one of the best and most artistic displays I've ever seen. Perfection is in the details.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for the kind words and for taking a peek at the video, we love putting this together each year. May seem tedious at times trying to meticulously hide cords or bending each tree limb into perfect shape, but like you said, perfection is in the details. Thanks again

[@robintraina217]

Unbelievable job, so big lots of house's and amusement stuff, and people and trains so nice, This is a great hobby, Must take long time to set-up thanks for the view, Merry Christmas.

[@juelzm149]

This is the coolest setup I've seen!! So many iconic scenes and your craftsmanship is amazing! I am truly inspired. Blessings to you and yours!

[@sandrobase7415]

It’s so amazing. I love it.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks so much! Stay tuned for this year's layout, we were late to the game last year with the video.

[@martinemjt]

love the people dancing in the houses! truly beautiful!!! merry christmas 2022!

[@christinedibuduo8755]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Much appreciated, thank you

[@elizabethlucey4527]

Your lay out is most incredible thing I have ever seen and the coolest and nicest and prettiest to ok happy holidays to you and yours from the zentgraph family be good stay warm safe travels drive safely please buckle up ok keep up the good work and the train models coming ok and lay outs to ok don,t work to hard ok

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you!! Happy Holidays, stay tuned for the rest of the 2022 layout

[@TheVillageCollector]

Awesome display and great video. It has been chosen as a "Village Video of the Month" selection on our website, and is highlighted on the "Village Videos" page of the site from April 15th until May 15th. Congratulations!

[@itsachristmasthing]

That's great! Thank you so much, stay tuned for next year's display, shaping up really nice.

[@TheVillageCollector]

Well deserved. Please send me a link when your next video is posted. Looking forward to it!

[@janice8523]

This is so beautiful…so incredible and life- like…I look forward to more creations like this from you…happy new year!

[@wendyhart]

Thank you so very much for putting my dream together! I want to cry! So perfect and I have always wanted to do this but couldn’t. Thank you 🙏🏻!

[@prime3279]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! AWESOME JOB!

[@gobanito]

That's not a Christmas village, that's a Christmas city. 😉

[@helenamariamoraesdossantos9370]

FANTÁSTICO 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇧🇷

[@itsachristmasthing]

Appreciate it, thank you for watching!

[@user-bm8sj1er3s]

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[@mdphotography100]

Awesome

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for watching, this year's going up as we speak. Stay tuned!

[@Rich-en8rn]

Beautiful layout and scenery. I love the houses with the dancers inside of them. Where can I purchase some? Of course I really enjoy all of your trains too. It makes Christmas magical

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thank you for watching, the homes with the dancers are from Department 56, here is a link to one of the main dancing pieces. Happy Holidays! retiredproducts.department56.com/products/fezziwigs-ballroom

[@davidp6552]

Nice job ! Very cool

[@KflanntheRailfan]

That’s an impressive set up. Love it. I have felt 56 for my o guage as well, just not enough room to set up tight now. Are you using folding tables for your bases? Something I maybe trying for quick set up and break down.

[@davegrumbling9311]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing. I did not watch to the end , yet I ask, how big is the overall layout?

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching, the 2021 layout took up about 1000 sqft, took about 2 weeks to set up. The 2022 Layout (whole video coming soon) is about 2x times size. Took just under a month to create. You can see some glimpses of it on our other videos. Happy Holidays!

[@flyingstud]

You can tell they don't have any cats in their home... We have boxes of Dept 56 that we can no longer put out because our cats knock everything over and stuff gets broken.😒

[@ashleyj3989]

My son has become very interested in model trains, and we have watched this video of your setup multiple times! Your collection of Dept 56 items & the trains is just amazing. I have a question about your Lionel track. I noticed you have dc power going into the track at multiple points. Is that required because your train track is so long, and do you have to power the track every so many feet? Thanks for sharing your setup with us to enjoy on KZbin!

[@talkntribe]

Absolutely love this. One question. I also have the Griswold house. In order to get the exterior lights on like shown in video. Do you push the button the back of the house? I can't place house anywhere out of reach due to have to constantly press button in order for outer lights to work. Kinda annoying

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching, ours is the same, when we turn the whole display off and turn back on later we have to go click the button on the Griswold house separately to turn it on. Once for constant light, 2 for blinking lights.

[@samwelsh8241]

ha 1:33 that has to be from Christmas vacation with Chevy Chase

[@TimBottema]

Very nice layout and combination of landscape, houses and train tracks 🤩 Which gauge / scale has your Polar Express Train?

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks Tim. All the trains are O-gauge, all tracks are Lionel FasTrack, LionChief sets include classic Polar Express, Polar Express Freight Train, and Polar Express Elf Work Train

[@MartyE]

Love the display but how do you manage using the soundtrack from Polar Express without getting a copyright ding?

[@mycruiseguy2019]

That is an awesome setup! What gauge is your train setup? I have heard differing opinions when it comes to Department 56.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching. It’s O-gauge Lionel stuff. We like the Dept 56 stuff way better than Lemax. More detailed.

[@lauraledford2534]

What did you use to raise the train station? I have those same high steps in front of it and whatever you have is the perfect height under it

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching. Several things are elevating it. Lionel O-gauge trestles, Rail King trestles, and under the edges there are simple foam blocks with a sheet of fake snow draped over (see links below). Lots of micro adjustments with small pieces of foam and padding to get the angles and height just right so the train will make it up the incline and not fly off when coming down at full speed. www.amazon.com/Lionel-6-12038-FasTrack-Elevated-Trestle/dp/B000BVND6Q/ref=sr_1_33?keywords=lionel+train+truss&qid=1700044416&sr=8-33&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d www.amazon.com/RAILKING-Elevated-Trestle-REALTRAX-40-1136/dp/B0C7Y43XTN/ref=sr_1_8?crid=YYH09B8LN25M&keywords=o+gauge+train+trestle&qid=1700044693&sprefix=o+gauge+train+trestle%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-8&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.17d9e15d-4e43-4581-b373-0e5c1a776d5d www.amazon.com/Square-Blocks-Flower-Arrangements-Decorations/dp/B07C96S7MH/ref=sr_1_5_pp?crid=1U2G9O7OUS74H&keywords=foam+blocks&qid=1700044817&sprefix=foam+block%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-5

[@Garrett_12343]

Where do you get your buildings

[@itsachristmasthing]

All Department 56 Dickens Village (predominantly), New England Village, Snow Village

[@panagiotisgkotsis2518]

❤️🇬🇷💕💖👍😍👌

[@fp3359]

My gosh what is the track gauge???

[@jagsortho]

Lionel O-gauge. Thanks for watching!!

[@ReefTechnics]

I started 1/10 of what you've done and my wife menaced me to divorce 🤣

[@davidstratford3502]

Hi! I love your village. can you please give me the link of the same train set you have? Thanks!

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching, there are 4 different trains: Lionel Polar Express Classic: www.lionelstore.com/THE-POLAR-EXPRESS-LionChief-Set-w-Bluetooth-5.0 Lionel Polar Express Freight: www.lionelstore.com/THE-POLAR-EXPRESS-Freight-LionChief-Set Lionel Polar Express Elf Train: www.lionel.com/products/the-polar-expresstm-elf-work-train-lionchief-set-2022090/ Lionel Hogwarts Express: www.lionelstore.com/Hogwarts-Express-LionChief-Set-w-Bluetooth-5.0 Hope this helps

[@tobiasschmidtdasausflugstv4480]

Welche Modellbahnspur wurde verwendet etwa H0 ??

[@outsidevent]

It’s O - gauge (scale).

[@bonescollector5367]

I hope you don't mind me asking , but how do you get away with using copyrighted music? Thank you for sharing.

[@itsachristmasthing]

Thanks for watching, the copyrighted music is easily uploaded onto the video, KZbin just stipulates that any video that contains copyrighted music is not allowed to generate revenues. Not a big deal for us as we just wanted a video as a keepsake and to have for our kids to watch down the road. This is our first year/video posting so not a KZbin expert by any means, but that is the process that was detailed after assembling the video. Thanks again

[@briansmith9238]

Is the train O gauge?

[@itsachristmasthing]

Correct, all O-gauge. Thanks for watching.