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 Posted - October 22 2012 : 08:05:52 AM
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While drifting through the aisles at Dollar Tree last week, I found these clear plastic butter dishes, and bought one to try as storage, as it looked big enough. Sure enough, an HO Hustler will fit right inside and clear (sideways). At $1, they're cheap enough to use for storage, etc. Thought you guys might be interested. Obviously won't hold much larger than a 40' car if that ( haven't tried one yet ), but for small engines, it's perfect.
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 11:12:15 AM
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That's an interesting idea Jerry! I have a bunch of Tyco operating hoppers currently wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a box. Looks like they might fit, and I wouldn't have to unwrap each one just to see what it is!
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 1:48:50 PM
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I hate to ask where your butter is. 
That's not a bad idea for small locos, especially if they stack.
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 3:03:32 PM
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Jerry- I have four, so a little foam or bubble wrap on each end to keep them from moving and you're good to go!
Thanks for that tip!
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 9:55:55 PM
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Well, I tried putting some cars in, and a couple do fit. Tyco coal car and an Athearn work caboose fit, but a Bachmann boxcar was too tight. So some 40' will fit snugly, having to twist the trucks to get the couplers to the side some. The good thing is that you can reverse the bottom piece for a larger car that won't go down in all the way ( work caboose ), and it'll still stack ok. 
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 10:21:10 PM
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THIS IS AWESOME! I just ordered a bunch of 8 x 3 x2 cardboard boxes for storage off eBay - these are definitely cooler for the smaller items (which I don't have a lot of, unfortunately). The cardboard is 30¢ apiece, but would rather have clear plastic.
Anyone else have good ideas for plastic storage?
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 10:28:21 PM
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quote:THIS IS AWESOME! ....but would rather have clear plastic.
Anyone else have good ideas for plastic storage?
Rus
Originally posted by Tyco Nut - October 22 2012 : 10:21:10 PM
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Rus, I have bought these before, at Clearbags website. I've used 6 inch and 9 inch, both work well. Works out to about .62 and .75 cents apiece, but well worth it. I have used up both packs of 25 clear tubes, but since I've been getting flat cardboard boxes, I'm storing my HO stock in those for now instead of individual tubes. I intend to use the tubes for transport to shows and use, rather than general storage. But anyway, here's the link.
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http://www.clearbags.com/box/clear/dim/2-1-4-x-2-1-4-x-9-sft-fld-clr-box-popandlock.html
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 10:29:14 PM
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quote:I hate to ask where your butter is.
Originally posted by NickelPlate759Â -Â October 22 2012Â :Â 1:48:50 PM
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Umm, in a spray bottle, Nickel. LOL!
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Posted - October 22 2012 : 10:52:04 PM
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Niice - wish I'd seen these earlier today before ordering the cardboard. Now I have OPTIONS!
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Posted - October 23 2012 : 6:59:46 PM
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Those clear bags items look like the packaging that Christmas ornaments generally comes in. I would want to cushion any car stored in those, as there is no real structural strength to them, but they are probably functional. The butter dish idea still is a top notch tip!
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Posted - October 23 2012 : 9:49:33 PM
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quote:Those clear bags items ... no real structural strength to them, but they are probably functional.
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Originally posted by siouxlake - October 23 2012 : 6:59:46 PM
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Actually, once folded out, they are fairly strong and hold their shape. These are HEAVY gauge plastic, not the cheap thin stuff the Xmas ornaments come in. Even so, yes, if you drop it, it could possibly do some damage. I wouldn't want to drop an engine in it ( or anything else ), but I've dropped rolling stock in these with no damage. I would transport these in a padded carry bag or suitcase or something sturdy anyway. I've put foam pieces in the ends to keep the couplers from banging the ends, as well. If you need cheap transparent storage, these are the best I've found for the price, and like I said, they're not the thin plastic, but really heavy gauge meant to take some abuse.
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