tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post8789250958156284325..comments2024-03-28T08:56:49.153-07:00Comments on Davelandblog: Trip Report: DCA Christmas OverlayDavelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-32395891644767237772012-12-11T20:53:59.594-08:002012-12-11T20:53:59.594-08:00Dave, "period" Lionel tinplate trains a...Dave, "period" Lionel tinplate trains are still manufactured for Lionel by MTH, but I'm sure the price point wouldn't be attractive for most guests visiting DLR.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-47538091349468459902012-12-11T09:35:03.430-08:002012-12-11T09:35:03.430-08:00K. - I thought the same thing about the train...bu...K. - I thought the same thing about the train...but my guess is that it was chosen in order to sell the trains, which were available for purchase, whereas a period Lionel Tin Train would not be!Davelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10720475138513029144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-36907051447232919092012-12-11T09:21:01.149-08:002012-12-11T09:21:01.149-08:00The two-dimensional displays of Santa and his elve...The two-dimensional displays of Santa and his elves in the shop windows on Buena Vista Street are actually scenes lifted directly from the 1932 Silly Symphony "Santa's Workshop".<br /><br />It's too bad they didn't use a Lionel tinplate train for the Christmas Tree display. It would've been much more appropriate for the period. <br /><br />Love the Cars Land Christmas decorations. Especially the wrench snowflake. Very cool!K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-14488604560728361602012-12-11T09:00:23.203-08:002012-12-11T09:00:23.203-08:00I've got to try to get to DCA before the holid...I've got to try to get to DCA before the holiday decor is taken down -- this all looks wonderful. The whole Dept. Store Santa setup is perfect. And I love how Sarge managed to work red, white and blue into his Christmas lighting without it looking odd!<br /><br />Great, great photos!Rich T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218280822336323825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29249921.post-8138666652209801342012-12-11T08:41:38.922-08:002012-12-11T08:41:38.922-08:00Whoa, I love the animated gif of the exterior of S...Whoa, I love the animated gif of the exterior of Sarge's! Looks great. Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.com