Passengers on platform 3 awaiting the 11am train to Christmas fun, please board this special service... next stop, Present Town! Yes, there's a big new trend emerging this year when it comes to decorating our trees. And don't worry if you have already dressed your tree in it's finery, as this is a simple addition. We're talking the latest Christmas tree train set trend.
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It's the next big thing to run a festive train set around the base – and sometimes in the branches – of your tree. Below, we're found some great ideas to make your train set look as Christmassy as possible. But first, here are some trains you can buy now.
Christmas tree train set ideas
1. Set a snowy scene
Head to Instagram and you'll see that plenty of people have already got loco for this trend. Most are choosing to set out their tracks under the tree. We love how here, a pile of fake snow and frosted beaches give the impression of the train travelling through mountains.
2. Use a tree skirt
An untidy tree stand can take away the magic of the train journey around the tree, so using a tree skirt will hide any mess nd create a more pleasing backdrop.
3. Think about pets
Looks like Moggsy the cat might be ready to derail this particular train! But seriously, if you have pets, make sure the train isn't likely to do them any harm, and vice versa.
4. Get imaginative with brown paper
Why not create an amazing mountain path using scrunched up brown paper for rocks, and use spray paint to add colour?
5. Bring on the sound effects!
Buy a train that makes steam train sounds to up the magic of the moment.
6. Mount it in the tree itself
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an engineer, why not mount your tracks in the tree itself? Some kits will come with the extras you need to do so.
Shop for Christmas tree train sets here
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