My new daughter in law is a person that likes to take on projects. A certain bathroom remodel done by her and my son came out pretty good considering she is an RN and he is a CPA.
Anyway her Christmas's always had loads of electric trains and tracks round the Christmas tree when she was growing up. The tradition continues, her dad started it and does it every year. She has fond memories of the trains around the tree every year. Unfortunately she and my son will not be able to visit her parents this year so no train around the tree.
Soooo I found this site and bought, through Amazon, a wooden model train kit. The train is powered by rubber bands and runs on its own track. I am giving this to her for Christmas.
All laser cut pieces with no need for glue.
If you have not seen this site, check it out. Really cool in an "old school" kind of way.