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Title: Ever see a train running at eye-level around the middle of a Christmas tree??
Post by: N.H.&I.railfan on July 22, 2011, 06:13:13 PM
Does anyone on this board have or remember Bachmann's Trim a Tree n scale ac powered freight train set sold during the 1990's? It was quite unique featuring a track system holding a circular track from the center of a real or artificial Christmas tree at about mid tree or eye level height. A real visual treat and conversation piece for all who saw it. Just the other day, a tv shopping service featured a cheap battery operated version which sold out within minutes before the presentation was even finished. Wonder if Bachmann might consider reissuing an updated version of this set, possibly with a holiday themed loco and rolling stock? This could be a definite merchandise winner for Bachmann. Thoughts on this from fellow forum members or the Bachmann Man?
Title: Re: A train in your Christmas tree??
Post by: NarrowMinded on July 22, 2011, 11:30:15 PM
I remember a product like that but didn't  recall who made it

NM-Jeff
Title: Re: A train in your Christmas tree??
Post by: Terry Toenges on July 23, 2011, 12:07:11 AM
Sounds cool.
Title: Re: A train in your Christmas tree??
Post by: NarrowMinded on July 23, 2011, 12:27:05 AM
You could make one I would use small scale for sure or your tree may wobble withthe rotation of the train.

I have often thought of building a circle bridge for around the tree at Christmas to elevate the train instead of having my g scale under the tree.

NM-Jeff
Title: Re: A train in your Christmas tree??
Post by: john tricarico on July 24, 2011, 04:45:45 PM
it was made by bachmann in the late 90s
Title: Re: A train in your Christmas tree??
Post by: CNE Runner on July 25, 2011, 10:28:37 AM
I have just the layout design for you...especially if you have a cat(s). This is from the fertile mind of Carl Arendt and is on his website:
http://carendt.morphoist.com/scrapbook/page30/index.html (http://carendt.morphoist.com/scrapbook/page30/index.html)
We have a feline who is fascinated by model trains and would love this layout (if she could get her cleaning staff to build it).

Ray