Like a lot of other model railroaders I have a number of locomotives that need to be repacked in new boxes. I have a dozen or so boxes which over the years have been damaged by moisture and water damage. I did buy a couple of paper boxes from the local stationary store but they just look cheap.

I just stumbled on a great source of what are very nice display and storage boxes for a number of my engines which require boxes. With a bit of work cigar boxes are in my opinion excellent display/storage boxes. A light sanding and off comes the cigar labeling, and a trip to the local fabric store for the foam which costs about a dollar and a half a box.

The tobaconist being the supplier of the boxes. If you have ever checked the prices of the replacement boxes for brass engines you will be shocked.