Presenting: "Santa's Train Workshop" - a giant Christmas-themed train roundhouse, complete with a full interior, Santa Claus, cheerful elves, and a delightful red-nosed locomotive.

At the heart of the scene is the bustling roundhouse, set against a backdrop of snowy roofs and twinkling holiday lights. Carefully designed to resemble the classic turntable structure of an old-fashioned railway, only one shed is currently occupied, so there is room for more locomotives! The turntable is hand-operated and fully functional.

The center piece of the set is, of course, Rudy the Red-Nosed Shunter, which is inspired by a British Rail Class 04 locomotive. Equipped with cowcatchers and side panels (safety first around the workshop), the train is always ready to go to work! Rudy has been designed for super easy motorization (no electronics included in the design).

Around the roundhouse, a bustling crew of cheerful elves are also hard at work. These playful little helpers can be seen adjusting wheels, cutting metal, and even performing maintenance on Rudy. Of course, many elves can be seen enjoying some well deserved coffee breaks including home-baked cookies (or even a warm pizza). Amidst the action, Mrs. Clause is strumming the guitar to a happy tune. Santa himself can be spotted over-seeing the operation, his rosy cheeks and trademark red suit bringing warmth to the entire scene.

Adding to the magic, the roundhouse is adorned with little touches. From twinkling lights that frame the entrance to the snow-covered roof tiles, I carefully considered every detail to immerse you in the spirit of Christmas. Even the surrounding scenery is alive with holiday cheer —pine trees, heat lamps, street lights, and a frosted snowman.

When designing this set, I really wanted to create something that was perfect for both train enthusiasts and holiday lovers alike. I was inspired to make Rudy the Red-Nosed shunter from the fictional "Mavis" who worked at "The Ffarquhar Quarry Co. LTD" from Thomas the Tank Engine. Plus, I felt that it would be a nice change to feature a diesel locomotive. As for the holiday magic, it's the elves that truly make the scene feel alive. I had a lot of fun giving each one a bit of a distinct personality, and creating different scenes with them around the roundhouse.

I hope you enjoy the design :)

Physical Info

3993 pieces

13 minifigures

Width, Length, Height = 44.8" x 41.6" x 11.5" (113.9cm x 105.7cm x 29.2cm)