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 Posted - October 12 2008 : 09:20:34 AM
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Hey Folks,
Here are a few pics of my living room train displays.
They used to be pic-a-nut shelves holding little cardboard boxes of nuts,and bolts.
I repainted them to display my Matchbox,and Hot Wheels car items.
Then one day I realized that my HO equipment fit perfectly,so down came the cars,and up went the trains.
Does anyone else use a similar setup?
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 09:56:34 AM
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I'm sitting here ready to go to church and saw this post.
I made a shelf from 1" x 4" s and luan backing that is 2' x 6' and hanging and in use but no finish has been applied. I have 7 shelves available if I use the top of the frame. I put saw kerfs down the middle of each shelf to fit the loco wheels. There is room to put 2 locos on each shelf if I want but that's tight. I'm only showing a partial shot because it needs cleaned-up a tad. My shelf is in the basement.
Nice display Carl T.
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 10:46:33 AM
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Nice displays, guys. Mine are Showcase Express ones purchased at a flea market. They were being used for NASCAR diecast. When I looked closer I realized they were upside down and gauged for HO. At $5 a section, I couldn't resist.
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 10:57:18 AM
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Here's my main display case. Filled with Sharks and assorted other locos of choice.
I have 6 more glass-front oak cases downstairs that hold about a dozen pieces each.
Sadly I can't take credit for building any of them, as presently my woodworking skills suck. But hopefully that will change.
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 12:43:31 PM
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A case full of sharks...
These are too cool guys, maybe I'll have to build some shelves once I get some more stuff.
By the way Shaygetz, that is one heck of a find. 
    
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 1:14:05 PM
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Here's mine--1x3's screwed together and stained, with masonite back. In the middle is my newest addition, the Chessie F-9.
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 1:14:17 PM
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If we ever have a scavenger hunt here, Shaygetz, you're on my team. What a find!
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 1:36:52 PM
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quote:By the way Shaygetz, that is one heck of a find.
Originally posted by MM 1498 - October 12 2008 : 12:43:31 PM
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quote:If we ever have a scavenger hunt here, Shaygetz, you're on my team. What a find!
Originally posted by Alco Fan-October 12 2008: 1:14:17 PM
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 Hafta admit, those shelves knocked me out when I found out what they were. I've been to Showcase's web site and still can't believe what I paid for them. As for being around me, that was one time you should have as I actually picked up twice that number and distributed them around to a couple of friends of mine...who were very happy that I have an eye for such things.
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Posted - October 12 2008 : 5:44:22 PM
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That is one heluva find there Shay!
Mine were free though.
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Posted - October 13 2008 : 6:15:48 PM
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Ill throw in my two cents. I got this for a xmas gift 2 years ago. There is someone who sells them on eBay for around 80$ and you can get several diffrent types of wood. I got the cherry because it matches my furniture and thought the wife may not be as objective to it.
A lone amature built the ark! A large group of professionals built the titanic!
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Posted - October 13 2008 : 6:19:29 PM
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pic didnt work...will try again 
A lone amature built the ark! A large group of professionals built the titanic!
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Posted - October 13 2008 : 6:21:40 PM
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that over here in uk would be more like 120 ken
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Posted - October 13 2008 : 7:45:04 PM
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In addition to my homemade wall unit, I was able to buy this as surplus from my local hobby shop. It was a toy display, and while it cost me $40, it is made of solid hard wood, is on casters, and has a deep drawer at the bottom.
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Posted - October 13 2008 : 8:28:02 PM
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quote:pic didnt work...will try again
Originally posted by ILUVBUDWSR-October 13 2008: 6:19:29 PM
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Jeez, everyone seems to love Chessie loco's...
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 Posted - October 14 2008 : 03:16:42 AM
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Hey Guys,
You got some great shelves there. Mine were made by a friend of mine for me. One for my Birthday and one for Christmas. Of course no flat surface is safe LOL!
Hope you enjoy.
Mike
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Posted - October 14 2008 : 09:04:52 AM
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quote:
Jeez, everyone seems to love Chessie loco's...
Originally posted by MM 1498-October 13 2008: 8:28:02 PM
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What not to love about that kitten? It was the first rail road name our oldest daughter could say. By 18 months she knew kitty and chessie.
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Posted - October 14 2008 : 2:31:14 PM
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quote:What not to love about that kitten? It was the first rail road name our oldest daughter could say. By 18 months she knew kitty and chessie.
Originally posted by mix3d3m0ti0n5-October 14 2008: 09:04:52 AM
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'Tis true: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIyQmORyNFg
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Chooch, the more I look at your shelves, the more I like that black color. I'm not sure how aesthetically pleasing they are in a room, but... they certainly set those Tyco colors ablaze!
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Posted - October 14 2008 : 10:34:31 PM
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HHHMMM....shelves....No thats a sore subject here at my house !
Quite frankly I have been told I cannot build anymore by my wife.
Still being new to HO collecting I am able to store most of my stuff in this old utility cabinet that was being thrown out at work.
I will figure out something better one day.
Here is some of my O gauge shelves
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Posted - October 14 2008 : 11:01:39 PM
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Taycotrains,
I'll gladly trade all the Tyco stuff I have for your Lionel postwar.
Just kidding,You have an outstanding Lionel collection there.
In O gauge,I mostly collect MPC,and Marx with a few postwar pieces.
GIC,The black shelves look pretty good in our living room.(even the wife approves)
You are right about the black making the colors stand out.(I painted them to show off the color of my cars)
Carl T.
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Posted - October 15 2008 : 10:50:48 PM
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I picked up 5 book shelves from Ikea's scratch and dent section for $30 each. I am in the process of building a layout partially on top of them so I can display my trains and books.
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Posted - October 15 2008 : 11:27:39 PM
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That's quite an American Flyer collection, Mike. You even have a Challenger. 
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 Posted - November 02 2020 : 3:05:57 PM
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Another decades old thread to resurface.
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Posted - November 02 2020 : 4:23:39 PM
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| I'd like USA Express & Chessie System steam loco please
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Posted - November 02 2020 : 5:35:28 PM
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| EBAY!!!
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Posted - November 03 2020 : 10:01:17 AM
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Oh man, that's a great idea, to take shelves and then build a layout on top of it.
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 Posted - November 03 2020 : 6:56:42 PM
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well here is mine
EMPTY still
this isn't going on this wall
It'll be put on the wall by the doorway
Paint it or not?
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Posted - November 03 2020 : 7:36:35 PM
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Steep grades on two of those levels. Just like the prototype.
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Posted - November 03 2020 : 8:44:24 PM
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I recommend white paint, busss, to match the backboard. It will also really make whatever trains you decide to display on it, stand out.
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Posted - November 03 2020 : 9:30:29 PM
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quote:
Steep grades on two of those levels. Just like the prototype.
Originally posted by wks - November 03 2020 : 7:36:35 PM
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naah they just fell off when I moved it a couple years ago
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