year.
Sorry for the non-LEGO trains on the floor... I'm also into garden
railroading (though so far, this Christmas display is the only garden RR I
set up).
Last year we decided to put the tree on a big round coffee table, so I set
up a LEGO train around it, and added some buildings. This year, I decided to
build a LEGO scenery base that would fit around the tree stand. The base
comes apart into a bunch of pieces (8 major pieces, plus 3 wings, and a few
bridging pieces). Next year it will be refined, including adding LEGO
lighting to the buildings (this year, they are illuminated by a short strand
of Christmas lights).
The other day, I just received my order of 22"x22" cartons so I can pack the
display away until next Christmas.
Frank