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Outdoor Toy Trains

Typically toy trains are seen indoors in a variety of settings, the most popular as a display around a Christmas tree. Some people choose to set up their own unique display for year-round viewing inside their home. Very seldom will you find a toy train display outdoors. However, there are several toy trains and toy train systems that are meant just for outdoors.

You need to know how to set up a good outdoor train system. Outdoor model trains should always be placed in a secure location, and should be as level as possible. You might consider adding your outdoor train system to your garden or actually designing a garden around your toy train. You will only need a single track railway, one locomotive and three or four pieces of rolling stock to get started.

Dig a trench about two or three inches deep that your train track route will follow. Fill it with sand and set your track in place, then place more sand in the track to make it even with the ground. This will help provide you with a level ground to operate your train system. Now that you've got the construction aspect complete, it's time to choose your outdoor toy train!

The Lionel Silver Bell Express would be a beautiful addition to your outdoor Christmas display. This gorgeous locomotive is sure to be the center of attention at your next holiday party or gathering. The toy trains shimmers in a frosty blue and silver color, and is complete with a musical caboose that plays a pleasant version of Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Santa Clause is Coming to Town. The Silver Bell Express is controlled by a transformer that allows you to move the locomotive forward or reverse. Hand-painted details and realistic decals make this outdoor toy train look like it just came from Santa's Workshop! The gauge is large scale and 51" in diameter, making it large enough to complete any outdoor decoration.

The LGB Trains G Scale Hooker Modern Tank Car is another excellent choice for your outdoor toy train system. This outdoor train is a modern version of the classic toy train familiar to many adults. The powerful locomotive can easily pull several freight or passenger cars and you can actually fill the tank with water to create an old-fashioned steam engine effect.



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LGB 4037 CIRCUS FLATCAR w/ OFFICE TRAILER - NEW IN BOX!

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LGB G SCALE CIRCUS TRAILER CASSA ON FLATBED # 4037

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LGB 3125 CIRCUS OBSERVATION CAR - NEW IN BOX!

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Large Brass San Francisco Trolley or CABLE CAR BELL

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PIKO G 62722 Qwik-Kit: Daily Grind Coffee House MIB

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LGB G 2045 RHB 205 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE W/PANTOGRAPHS

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BACHMANN G 97102 SANTA FE COMBINATION CAR #24 LIGHTING

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LGB G 20301/2010 0-6-0 100TH ANNVSRY POWER STEAM ENGINE

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LGB G 40040 ORE CAR W/COAL LOAD

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LGB G 40040 ORE CAR W/COAL LOAD

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LGB G 40040 ORE CAR W/COAL LOAD

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LGB G 40040 ORE CAR W/COAL LOAD

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LGB G 90950 MOTORIZED DRVING UNIT LCE

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LGB G 90950 DUMMY UNIT LCE

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LGB 4067JD Jack Daniels Boxcar, Box Seals are intact.

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LGB 2019S TENDER SCREWS & WASHERS

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LGB East Broad Top Coal Hopper (EBT)

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90 degree crossing track

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30 degree crossing track

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Railroad grade crossing track 10007

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LGB 35078 DATED 2007 CHRISTMAS PASS COACH NEW IN BOX!!!

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Pola-LGB Large coaling depot Limited Edition

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POLA LGB DIESEL TANK SHED!! NIB!! UNOPENED!! G SCALE!

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LGB 67319 SPOKED STEEL WHEEL SET (2 PIECES) NEW IN BAG!

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