Christmas tree layout

[greatn]

A first time for me!! The wife says she wants me to buy train stuff!! She wants to do a Christmas Village display using Dept 56 structures, which fits On30 scale. The idea we have is to put the tree down in a box, close the top, and put the structures and train on top. Of course, there must be some way to water the tree. Does anyone have plans for this?
Also, where is a good source for On30 items? HAPPY RAILROADING, Roy

[Anonymous]

You might be pressed for space between the lower branches and the top of the box for O scale stuff, unless it is a really short box... For tree watering options, look at this:

http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page.asp?SID=&ccurrency=1&page=43791&category=4,104,45465

As for On30 items, I am not sure. I'd order through my local shop, but I don't know where your local shop is [;)]

Should be a great layout, since 1) you have permission to buy stuff! and 2) you have about 11 months to do it...

Good luck!

Andrew