Model Railroading

Giving Thanks with your Model Railroad

Share your love of Model Railroading with your Thanksgiving dinner guests this year by creating a “Thanksgiving Special” for your railroad. Here are some ideas to get you started.

This Lionel Macy’s boxcar will remind you to wake up early and watch the parade.

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the turkey!

The Turkeys in this Lionel car have plenty of drumsticks for all your guests.
Some people prefer wild turkey.
Don’t forget to drink your milk!

Side Dishes

This Cornucopia has a little bit of everything!
This classic Refrigerator car looks ready for Thanksgiving.
Mashed, baked, fried, or au gratin, you will need to have potatoes.
Be sure to have plenty of butter.
Don’t forget the cranberries!

After dinner

Charlie Brown worked hard to please his dinner guests but you cannot please everybody.
This Mayflower van would be just the right load for a flat car on your train.
This Williams New Haven “Mayflower” coach will remind you of the story of the first Thanksgiving.
The practical pilgrims would have appreciated this work caboose to round out your train.

Have fun putting together a special train to share your hobby with friends and family!

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