Welcome the Halloween Spirit to Your Train Layout
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! Halloween is creeping up on us, and it's time to join in on the decorations and seasonal fun. From fake skeletons to spooky deals, it's the perfect moment to add some holiday spirit to your train collection.
Why Fall is the Perfect Time for Halloween Train Decor
It's the beginning of the holiday season. The heat turns to a breeze, mornings are cooler, and leaves paint the ground in red, yellow, and brown. With Fall comes the perfect opportunity to decorate your train layout for Halloween!
Pumpkin patches, Haunted Houses, cobwebs, and spooky accessories are everywhere - and your train layout deserves a share of the seasonal magic.
Department 56: Spooky Villages for HO and O Gauge Layouts
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.
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!
Animated and Illuminated Accessories from Lionel
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
Let's 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.
Figures and Collectibles: Add Spooky Characters 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!
Shop Halloween Train Layout Accessories at Trainz.com
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.