diff --git a/Timeline/Track.C b/Timeline/Track.C
index 7e9867e..67da975 100644
--- a/Timeline/Track.C
+++ b/Timeline/Track.C
@@ -271,7 +271,8 @@ Track::resize ( void )
     else
         controls->show();
 
-    parent()->redraw();
+    if ( parent() )
+        parent()->redraw();
 }
 
 void