Wait a second, do you hear that? Where’s that noise coming from? Oh geez I better go check it out…….BOO!!!! Did I scare you? Ha ha I know you’re not easily spooked so you say, and I am the brave one of the bunch. Okay well maybe I was a bit scared even though it was just a fake skeleton I put up last week. Halloween is creeping up on us and I had to partake in the decorations okay! I just can't pass up some of the deals right now okay. Alright now we are going to forget that ever happened…moving on!
It’s the beginning of the holiday season, the heat turns to a breeze, mornings are cooler and the leaves begin to fall off the trees. Roads are cluttered with red, yellow and brown piles as the woods clear for winter. So you know what that means! The fake cobwebs, skeletons in the yard, pumpkin patches and Haunted Houses might give it away! Halloween is coming and you better be ready! The start of fall means alllll the fall décor! You cannot go into a store and not be overwhelmed with their spooky selection. Now what makes your train layout different? You’re right it’s not, meaning it is time for you to add some holiday spirit to your collection too!
Now you don’t have to be a train enthusiast to know of Department 56. Since the late 70’s Department 56 has offered countless intricate, porcelain accessories and buildings to create beautiful and realistic scenes that fill the corners of people’s homes during the holidays. This brand has become popular for their collections, especially for everyone’s favorite time of the year… Christmas! But we cannot forget about the best of them all, Halloween! There are plenty of fun and spooky buildings/accessories that this brand has to offer for all our thrill seeking and Halloween lovers!
Haunted Rails - Snow Village Halloween
For all HO and O Gauge Train lovers, Department 56 has got you covered, as the size of most of their items are for the mid size scales. Because of the scale of each building and the intricate realistic details included in each one, you’re better off adding one of these to your HO or O layout. After the quick success of this company, they began to expand their franchise. The company realized they could cater to more holidays and those who enjoy Halloween. From the early 2000’s and on came the release of more and more spooky buildings and accessories. These two lighted buildings below are just a few examples of some of the Halloween products that add that spooky touch to your layout! You can see just how much detail is in each of these items, allowing your layout to embody that realistic feel that is pursued by all.
Alright now, let’s take a look at what Trainz.com has to offer. We have many different Department 56 items but also other Village products and accessories, like Lionel, Atlas, Lemax and more! Now of course Lionel is known to bring all the show stopping qualities to their products, so these buildings are illuminated, animated, and ready to bring life to your layout!
Lionel 6-14221 O Gauge Witches Animated Scene
Lets hone in on a few of the items offered on our website right now. Starting with the Lionel 6-14221 O Gauge Witches Cauldron Animated Scene NIB. Watch as three witches prepare to cast the spell on whoever dares to cross them! These witches are positioned around the black cauldron, reciting magical chants that will bring terrifying consequences to those who approach. This Witches Cauldron Animated Scene is just one of the many high quality products from Lionel that will add personality and fun to your layout.
Lemax 82603 Spooky Town Zombies Coming Alive (Pack of 2)
You have added a few buildings and animated accessories to your layout, so your next item in the shopping cart are some figures of course! From zombies, to clowns, to that skeleton hanging in your closet, your collection needs all the accessories that bring danger and fear! This Zombie pack from Lemax is as close to the real thing as one can get so you better be careful you don’t fall out of your chair!
You’re aware of what is offered to enhance their layouts, whether it's a building or that creepy zombie coming to get you! From animation, illumination and all sorts of spooky figures, you’ll have what it takes to bring attention to that HO or O gauge layout you’ve been working on. To get into the holiday spirit and prepare yourself for the magic of Halloween, head over to Trainz.com and see what all can be added to your cart today.