LEGO Winter Village: Farewell 2023, Hello 2024!

To kick off this year's winter season, I take a look back at the 2023 Winter Village and discuss my plans for the 2024 layout. I'll be MILS plating the entire village and creating a platform (with a tram tunnel) for Santa and his elves to live and work. Finally, I'll expand the castle lore with a couple of dragons fighting over the icy village land.
After breaking down the 2023 version, I take a look at some parts I have accumulated for the 2024, before starting on laying out the train track.
Finally, I ponder if my track needs ballast or if I can save parts and time by not tacking down the corners.
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