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3 thoughts on “Train shelves”

  1. Mike Barton says:
    2 May 2021 at 9:01 pm

    Great idea Simon. I wish I had a storage shed nearby to the railway but try (and think) as I might the best I can come up with is have rolling stock in boxes indoors but that then have to be lifted through doors etc to be used. I like the cassette idea. Perhaps the side rails could also help to keep the boards straight? I suspect filcris type thin material would tend to warp between the shelf backets though, and also heavier eco planks would be just that – heavier. I may see if I can arrange a cassette system for my indoor storage. It may make it easier to lift whole trains out to the garden when required.

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    1. Simon Wood says:
      2 May 2021 at 10:57 pm

      You’re probably right about the Filcris, Mike, but it seems like it’s worth a try since I’m getting some anyway for use outside. 18mm of recycled plastic may just be as rigid as the 28mm decking… Either way, I think the side rails may be not have much strength relative to it… the decking does not sag, and it’s nice and solid, but when it decides to twist you really need some 3×2 purlins to nail it to in order to convince it to do otherwise… Not an option here.

      If you can come up with a cassette system that is light enough to lift, I’m sure it would work for my shelves too, so keep me posted! The shelves are 6′ but at least I don’t have to lift them far…

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  2. Gary says:
    3 May 2021 at 11:01 am

    Good idea to keep complete train sets in one place. I like the red/ white stock ! I keep mine in a cupboard just by the back door, so it’s not too far to move things. Maybe the garden shed could be used when cleared out a bit ! Have you thought of polycarbonate for shelving? like used on conservatory roofs. I used it for a bridge deck & it is very light, does not warp or flex either.

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