Arthur Linnell puts finishing touches to his train tree at the Thomas Grotto at the club's rooms in Rangiora. Photo: SuppliedThomas the Tank Engine is on a special Christmas mission and he is enlisting the help of Canterbury children. The club has been busy setting up a special Thomas Grotto, which president Arthur Linnell believes is the first of its kind in New Zealand. Among the displays will be a tree with train tracks, which Mr Linnell has been constructing. “It’s what we all want for Christmas trains.”The Thomas Grotto will be open each day until Christmas Eve.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 07, 2020 00:33 UTC