Tanks for the display

Brett Lockwood with his Christmas display. (Damjan Janevski). 260039_05

Every year, Brett Lockwood transforms his front yard into a Christmas wonderland featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, fish in a tank, LEGO displays and more.

Mr Lockwood said the festive display, in Aloma Avenue, Wyndham Vale, was popular with people of all ages both during the day and at night when the lights are on.

He built Thomas, who can blow bubbles and project a movie onto a screen, by hand.

Mr Lockwood first started decorating his property for Christmas 24 years ago.

He said that he enjoyed standing “behind the scenes” and hearing viewers’ opinions of the display.

“I like listening to people and hearing what they say about it,” he said.

Mr Lockwood said his family was always supportive of the Christmas exhibit.

His father-in-law Alan, who usually helps to put the display together, sadly died this year.

Alan also liked to attend the Christmas showcase wearing a hat with “Bah humbug“ written on it.

This year, Mr Lockwood will be wearing a “Bah humbug“ hat as a tribute to Alan.

Alesha Capone