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Super User 7,338 posts Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

I have some favorite models that will not always be running on my layout that I'm currently building.

I have limited space especially wall space, as I only have one wall available.

I'm glad I saved my inglenook; I use it to display and store a collection.

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I mounted it above my modules. Also mounted two display cases and a floating shelf for non model railroad stuff. like my Greek boats.

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I positioned all the displays well above the modules in order to have room to work on it and located them so their shadows coming from the ceiling light and outdoor light from the window will not be casted upon the modules.

Someday, when I have another wall, I'd love to get a big display case to display and store models, but this will have to do for now.

 
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Jackh Prolific poster 2,043 posts
Jackh

Good idea on the shelves.

I have some sitting on a book shelf, looking for a better place.

Jack
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MLW Frequent poster 594 posts
MLW

I like it

It is a good idea. Well done.

Cheers

Syl
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Jack, If only I had room for

Jack,

If only I had room for a bookshelf for my favourite railway books.
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Thanks Syl, I cover them with

Thanks Syl,

I cover them with little towels for now to protect them from the dust from unpacking and working on the modules.

 
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BR GP30 2300 Super User 685 posts
BR GP30 2300

Curio

I found this Curio (corner display case) a few weekends ago.

 
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Wow! What a nice curio; gotta

Wow! What a nice curio; gotta get me tow of those - one for my wife's collectable and one for my brass models.
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Virginian and Lake Erie Super User 9,237 posts
Virginian and Lake Erie

I just had a flash back to

I just had a flash back to moving day for one of our club members. We carried a cabinet that could nearly be the twin to that one into his new house! If memory is correct his is a little darker finish on the wood. Last I saw it was in the corner of his living room. On closer inspection I believe the side glass was secured differently.

Rob in Texas

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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Rob, I'm going to keep my eye

Rob,

I'm going to keep my eye out for one of those this Spring at garage sales and pay some used furniture stores a visit.

 

 
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Laid track in this case and

Laid track in this case and put something in it.

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Geared Steam Frequent poster 636 posts
Geared Steam

Displaying and collecting

A subset of the hobby, a mixture of childhood train items, current and future layouts, and prototype spikes from special places, special to me anyway. Also my grandfathers hard hat that was given to him upon his retirement. He started firing on a shay, then later engineered the shays and diesels for J Neils Lumber until the mid 70's. The drawing has him on a handcar, connected to the shay, towing it back to the shop. 

 

 

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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Very nice and a thoughful

Very nice and a thoughful display. Thanks for sharing.
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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Two cars that will not fit on

Two cars that will not fit on my inglenook that has been delegated for display purposes only:

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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

Nowadays due to limited

Nowadays due to limited funds, I save and recycle many things even a left over strip of wood, which I used and put up under an existing shelf to display my Westerfield and Tichi models; should keep them a tad dust free.

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Deemiorgos Super User 7,338 posts
Deemiorgos

The thing about having a

The thing about having a switching layout is that you can never have enough display cases for the your favorite rolling stock.

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