Stock Storage boxes?

[dannyboy]

Paulprice - nice idea and some neat work. Personally, I would be inclined to put some sort of foam in. if only to stop the  rolling stock 'rolling'. If a wagon/coach rolled too far, it may cause some damge when it hit the ends of the box, (just being careful!). David.

[Railwaygun]

You could line the box slots with thin foam or bubble wrap to stop the stock rubbing on the wood - with small foam blocks between the items and a layer between the layers.

[paulprice]

You could line the box slots with thin foam or bubble wrap to stop the stock rubbing on the wood - with small foam blocks between the items and a layer between the layers.

I have some very thin foam which I could use for this I think I may experiment this week when I have a little free time

[paulprice]

Well a spurt of modelling activity today, has seen one of the storage trays lined with foam, to help protect the stock. I must admit I am quite pleased with the results. I have even made a couple of moveable blocks so each of the trays can be split to match the stock included.

So all I have to do now is line the second tray, but I need to get a little more foam (the supplier has run out of black, they have every other colour, this is typical of my luck, the moment I decide to use something everyone else in the world decides that they want it too.

I must admit that for now I'm happy with this way of storing the stock, once the second tray is lined, I have enough parts cut to allow construction of a 3rd and 4th tray, oh and then I have another of the boxes, so that means another 2 trays.

Are we supposed to keep making work for ourselves like this? 

[Newportnobby]

Neat work, Paul
How many sprouts can you store in them?

[paulprice]

Neat work, Paul
How many sprouts can you store in them?

Well if you puree the sprout or as I prefer to call it refining the farting fuel I think the question should be how many is it safe to store in them? 

[DesertHound]

Like the work Paul! Always something special if you've made it yourself.

Dan

[paulprice]

It also means the money I save, I can spend on more stock,.........hang on a minute that will mean I need more storage boxes 

[DELETED]

Link here 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/N-Gauge-Plastic-Storage-Box-Foam-Tray-BLUE-110-/271791975088?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3f48106ab0

I have a few of them, along with a home made rack to store them in 


I also have one of the KRMulticases, I can recommend them all.

cheers, Stu.

I absolutely don't want to detract from this guy on EBay as I have a few of his boxes and am very happy with them but I'm a more tight on funds at the moment and I found the same plastic cases (minus foam of course) for £4 each in Hobbycraft.  However, per chance last weekend I was in my local Hewdens Garden Centre (Klondyke) and they have the same boxes at £10 for 4 which makes them £2.50 each so I picked up a pack.  Need to make my own inserts of course but it's stretched the pennies a little further.  Dunelm Mill sell sheets of 1" thick foam sheet -enough for at least 6 boxes so I may pick up a sheet of that for £6 if I don't opt for my own card inserts.  I think Klondyke / Hewdens may just be north of the border, but if you're near one it's maybe worth checking as they seem to have branched out with arts and craft craft sections also now.

[DesertHound]

Good to see you back online RST - I have been thinking about how you are funnily enough.

Yes, I know where you are coming from with your boxes, and I don't think it would be interpreted the wrong way, especially given how you have explained it. I'd be interested to know how you get on with the foam. I need some to line the bottom of the drawers for my Bisley stock cabinet.

Do keep us posted won't you.

Cheers

Dan

[guest311]

I use the foam trays from JB, and have some of the plastic boxes for them.

however, I found that the foam trays are virtually A4 size, and a trip to my local village stationery shop, and I came away with several empty cardboard boxes that they have the printer / copier paper delivered in.

a quick measure up, trim them down in height, and the foam tray and the top sheet fit straight in.

you could probably even cut down the box lid and use that as a lid as well to make the box more solid.

the foam trays are £5 each as opposed to £10 for tray and plastic tray.

just an idea,

alan

[Railwaygun]

JB will be at Wallingford this Saturday

[R Marshall]

I use these boxes sold as "large organiser" by Wilkinsons @ £3.95.

Here's one with Farish wagons - the dividers are removable - I use others for coaches and one for engines.

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[paulprice]

I use these boxes sold as "large organiser" by Wilkinsons @ £3.95.

Here's one with Farish wagons - the dividers are removable - I use others for coaches and one for engines.

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Very interesting, I feel an investigation coming on 

[Graham Walters]

I use these boxes sold as "large organiser" by Wilkinsons @ £3.95.

Here's one with Farish wagons - the dividers are removable - I use others for coaches and one for engines.

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Noooo !! Not Bubble wrap, it's probably the worst thing for long term storage of rolling stock. better to take the time and line the tray with some  thin foam which you can get in the Range, it comes in A3 sheets and is quite cheap.