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 Posted - January 20 2007 : 04:06:03 AM
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Anybody have any ideads or have done anything themselves to preserve their collection? What I mean is , making sure boxes dont get discolored ect ect ect....?
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Posted - January 20 2007 : 11:04:17 AM
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I have found that the cardboard cases that reams of paper come in (12 reams in a case) are almost perfect! You can stack the boxes in there, 5 per layer, in perfect snugness so that they can't slide in one direction, which keeps then square (you might need to pad around the ends to keep them from sliding in the other direction). You can get 6 layers which is also a perfect fit. For a total of 30 boxes.
You can fit the long tri-color loco boxes in there lengthwise, 2 per layer with padding. The short loco boxes also fit. And the short car boxes can be oriented depending on how many you have.
Since paper boxes are fairly easy to come by, you can get a large collection fit into nice, stackable boxes of the same size and shape, which makes storage much easier.
If you're concerned about moisture, you can fit the full paper box into a plastic tub you can get for less than $5 at walmart.
I would NOT keep Tyco boxes loose in plastic tubs alone! The nestable design of plastic tubs means they have angled sides... which is a real PITA when it comes to keeping your boxes stacked and square. Since Tyco used the cheapest, flimsiest clear cellophane in the known universe, this is important!
If you're talking about preserving the boxes while on display... I don't have an answer there.
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Posted - January 20 2007 : 1:52:23 PM
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| the only thing i can add to g in c great answer is smoking,it not only kills you but the models,discoluration to boxes and if models are left in open display can clog motors up with tar,i speak as a smoker.trying his hardest to kick it,thats why i spend so much time here and you tube,ken
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Posted - January 28 2007 : 8:13:27 PM
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| Yeowwww !! Dude you need to quit if not for you, THINK OF THE TRAINS MAN !!![:O)]
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Posted - January 28 2007 : 8:15:55 PM
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Screw the Trains Ken. You have more than one Mini-Van of kids!
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Posted - January 30 2007 : 07:00:37 AM
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| thanks for the reminder gareth yes 8 kids who are far more valuable,are a greater incentive to give up,must nail the back and front doors so i cannot run out for a quick one,oops,i need some milk,but seriously,i will succed and again thanks for your thoughts,i found a lot of motors that did not run now run after tar had been removed,remember back in 60s smoking was the in thing,so a lot of motors etc are going to be affected ken
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Posted - January 30 2007 : 09:34:55 AM
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| CFK...What did you use to remove tar/clean the motors ? Thanks.
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Posted - January 30 2007 : 09:59:01 AM
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| hi freshfish we have access to betterware ptoducrs and believe it or not they sell nicotine remover in a spray bottle,no idea what the chemical formula is but it works,even in delicate plastics and paints on models,no idea if its availible stateside ken
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Posted - January 30 2007 : 10:00:53 AM
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In 20 years you'll find out the nicotene remover causes cancer and you have to treat thengines to remove tha![:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D] [:D]
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Posted - January 30 2007 : 11:18:15 AM
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| cigarettes never used to have as much tar content as they now do,its been added gradually to reduce the tobacco content so as companies can keep their prices competitive,and the by product of this is a sticky substance that will stop parts moving freely and kill idiots like me who buy them ken
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