Alternative Loco Storage Boxes?

[NOE 544R]

Hi all,

I've hit the point where I am fed up with unpacking and re-boxing each loco after use. I'm after a quicker - but safe - alternative.

I have a load of old JB models foam inlays, but the loco's wobble inside as the trays are slightly too wide.

What's everyone using?

Edit - Layout is in the garage so loco's come in side when not in use, to protect from weather variables!

[F2Andy]

I use A4 sized boxes - these specifically: https://www.westonboxes.com/products/a4-plastic-storage-box

With foam inside them. You can use the foam mats used when camping.

[KiwiAlan]

I've got the 10 Commandments N Gauge Storage cases in 4-litre Really Useful Boxes. I have two layers of the inserts, which I find store rolling stock very well and which nicely fit in a M&S Percy Pig large shopping bag, for when I carry stock between home and the clubrooms.

https://tencommandmentsmodels.co.uk/product/n-gauge-storage-case/

[chrism]

A few years ago I made myself a load of these;



Kato re-railers with brass shim inserts in the flange grooves that wrap around to make contact with the rails, then plasticard sides, ends and lids. One end is a gate that slides in/out.
I just drive the loco in, insert the gate, lift the whole thing off the track and put the lid on. To put the loco on the track I do the reverse.
For short enough locos, I have a second gate midway along so I can store two in one case.

I did make them for all my locos, but now I've made more locos I really need to count up and make a load more cases for them all.

[Steven B]

I've used JB Models boxes and cases for years without incident.

As long as you're not throwing the box between the house and the garage, a little bit of wobble won't do the locos any harm.

If you are worried, then a few layers of acid free tissue paper (art shop or Hobby Craft) will help pack the gap and prevent brake and valve gear from catching on the foam.

[jamespetts]

I like using Really Useful Boxes with Ten Commandments foam inserts. Each A4 sized box can fit in 18 rows (9x2) of N gauge storage slots, which can fit one carriage or full sized locomotive each, or 2-3 wagons (or presumably small locomotives, e.g. steam tank locomotives). The A4 versions of the Really Useful boxes can be stacked into a wheeled drawer unit.

[NOE 544R]

Thanks all, good food for thought!