 Aristo-Craft Trains originally donated, set up, and ran the model trains at the base of the tree.Gravel was placed in each engine and car so that wind could not blow them off the tracks.By 2008, sponsorship of the train had expanded to include Bachmann Industries, BridgeWorks, Garden Metal Models, Hartland Locomotive Works, LGB, Mainline America, Sound Traxx, Split Jaw Rail Clamps, and USA Trains.