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Title: Decision time
Post by: Dorsetmike on March 14, 2015, 12:33:33 PM
I've started packing; got a load of buildings that came off the layout, most reusable, a few "might come in handy" but I also have quite a few lifted from the layout as mini dioramas, and one larger 3'x2' diorama; do I strip down the dioramas and pack as individual buildings, or leave as units and hope they will fit in on a new layout?

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Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: Malc on March 14, 2015, 01:16:35 PM
I suspect it will be easier to pack the individual buildings, rather than the dioramas. This is what I found when I dismantled my previous layout.
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: steve836 on March 14, 2015, 07:55:53 PM
If you can keep them in one piece I would. You can always break them down later if need be.
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: Dorsetmike on March 14, 2015, 10:06:43 PM
Had a bit of a sort out in the ex layout room; found a Peco  box with 14 lengths of unused code 80, so that'll be me new fiddle yard sorted. Also been winning a few sets of points on fleabay.
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: scotsoft on March 14, 2015, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: steve836 on March 14, 2015, 07:55:53 PM
If you can keep them in one piece I would. You can always break them down later if need be.

My thoughts as well  ;)

cheers John.
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: MinZaPint on March 15, 2015, 06:38:36 PM
Quote from: scotsoft on March 14, 2015, 10:13:03 PM
Quote from: steve836 on March 14, 2015, 07:55:53 PM
If you can keep them in one piece I would. You can always break them down later if need be.

My thoughts as well  ;)

cheers John.

I'd agree with that and congrats on getting your move sorted, looks as though you've got a nice place in a convenient position  :thumbsup:

Cheers     David
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: CarriageShed on March 17, 2015, 01:22:55 PM
Quote from: steve836 on March 14, 2015, 07:55:53 PM
If you can keep them in one piece I would. You can always break them down later if need be.

Agreed. Once they're broken they'll be harder to put back together. So if you can safely transport them intact, that's what I would do. Good luck with the move.
Title: Re: Decision time
Post by: Ditape on March 17, 2015, 02:00:55 PM
I would go with keeping them as whole units if you can find away to pack and ship them safely.