Christmas Train Decorations: A Musical Train Indoors and an LED Train Outdoors
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A Christmas train comes in two forms: a small battery-powered train that runs on tracks through a Christmas village or around the tree, and a large LED train motif that lights up a fence, wall or lawn. The indoor train is about movement and music, while the outdoor train is made to be seen from the street.
The musical Christmas train for the village and the tree
Our musical Christmas train measures 51.5 × 12 × 20 cm and runs on its own tracks. Santa rides along with wrapped gifts and a nutcracker that turns as the train moves. LED lights pick out the details, and the train plays Christmas melodies along the way.
- Power: 3 AA batteries (not included), so no cable is needed.
- Timer function, so the train switches off by itself.
- Works on its own as a centrepiece or as part of a Christmas village.
Where to place the indoor train
The classic place is around the base of the Christmas tree. Lay the track on a flat, stable surface and keep the gifts outside the track so they do not block the train. The train also fits on a sideboard or a wide windowsill, where it can run through the houses of a Christmas village.
LED Christmas trains for the garden
Outdoors, the train becomes a light motif on an aluminium frame. We have two sizes:
- Santa's Train 78 × 258 cm: 906 LEDs in red, blue, green, white and warm white, max 82 W, IP44. It splits into three parts for easy storage.
- Santa on his train 82 × 55 cm: only the locomotive with Santa, for smaller spaces.
Both come with a detachable black power cord of 3 metres.
How to choose the right size
Measure the space before you choose. A train of 2.6 metres needs a free stretch of fence, wall or lawn that is at least as wide. Place it where it faces the street, for example along a fence or on a garage wall. The smaller locomotive fits by the front door or on a balcony railing.
Combine the train with other LED figures
The outdoor trains can be connected with other LED figures using a T-connector and a connector cable for each figure. The rule is simple: the connected figures must not exceed 130 W in total. Santa's Train (82 W) and a God Jul LED sign (20 W) add up to 102 W, so they can run from one socket. You will find the maximum wattage in the technical description of each product. Read more in our guide to LED Christmas figures for the garden.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Christmas train need batteries?
The musical indoor train runs on 3 AA batteries, which are not included. The outdoor LED trains run on mains power (230 V) through a 3-metre power cord.
Can the LED train stay outside in rain and snow?
Yes. The outdoor trains are made for outdoor use, and Santa's Train is rated IP44. Take the train down after Christmas and store it indoors in a dry place.
Can I put the outdoor train indoors?
Yes. The LED trains are made for both indoor and outdoor use, for example in a large window or a shop.
How many figures can I connect to the train?
As many as you like, as long as the total of all connected figures stays at or below 130 W.
