It's been almost a week, where's the benchwork? 
Lol! You're killing me John. Plus I need to get all the railroadiana out first.
Moving your railroadiana must have required an army!
Good luck with everything.
Tom
@NJCJOE posted:Lol! You're killing me John. Plus I need to get all the railroadiana out first.
Gotta' get those trains running Joe, no time for decorating!
When you coming over John? 
When you're up and running, I'll bring the beer!
@gunrunnerjohn posted:It's been almost a week, where's the benchwork?
This comment killed me and I'm not even the "victim". Well done.
Steven J. Serenska
P.S. Where IS the benchwork? 
5/2/21 - Well, I got about 99% of the railroadiana displayed in the new train room. There are still a few items I haven't found yet. They may be in the toy train boxes. And I'm sure as time goes on I will do some rearranging but for now it's set up. Have some small odds and ends to finish up then will start focusing on the layout design again. I hope to get my shelving at October York so I can at least get my trains on display and then this winter possibly start the layout.
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You do have a lot of stuff to display! Looking great, almost like there should be a train layout in there.
Joe,
Hope you are doing well, and to see you at York in October. I'm concerned that you do not have enough Railroadiana to display.
Erol
Joe,
After looking at your photogrpahs a second time, your desk is the twin of my wife's office desk. Is it a train desk?
Erol
Joe, You certainly have a fantastic collection!! It is good to see it on display again!!
Great collection, and very well presented......looks fabulous!
Peter
@locolawyer posted:Joe,
After looking at your photogrpahs a second time, your desk is the twin of my wife's office desk. Is it a train desk?
Erol
Hey Erol.
Hope all is well with you. No, it is not a railroad desk, but I wanted something that captured the look of station agents desk. I liked the way it worked out.
Joe,
Everything looks great. I did not see the B6 shifter bell...I can only assume you have it boxed up ready to sell to me???
Good luck with everything.
Tom
Looks great Joe. You have a very interesting and extensive collection.
Bob
Joe,
What a wonderful collection and you have displayed it very elegantly.
Dave
Looks fantastic nice job. If you start watering that lay out in the corner maybe it'll grow into the space.
Joe that is an awesome collection of railroadiana. Looks good and you'll have it set up very nicely.
Cool Joe, I just put a handful of GS shelves up. I have an 18' wall that is almost cleared out that will get floor to ceiling shelves, saving money now for the purchase.
You guys are lucky being on east coast. When I called to order shelving she wanted $80 to ship one shelf to west coast. I know it is a long box, but can't justify over $100 for 1 shelf. Do they make joiners for the shelves to connect 2 sections?
Joe Gozzo
Yep, they are just little split pins that you hammer onto the ends of the three rails.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Yep, they are just little split pins that you hammer onto the ends of the three rails.
Thanks!
Joe, Looks great! I sure wish I had a wall that size to mount shelves.
That looks great Joe! That will be a sight when they're all full!
@Mark Boyce posted:Joe, Looks great! I sure wish I had a wall that size to mount shelves.
Mark, as soon as the freight yard is finished, above it will be more shelves above it on the 12 foot wall, looks like seven will fit.
That will also clear out the construction debris over here and this 18 foot wall gets floor to ceiling shelves as well.
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@NJCJOE and @gunrunnerjohn what is the vertical distance between shelves?
@NJCJOE posted:5/2/21 - Well, I got about 99% of the railroadiana displayed in the new train room. There are still a few items I haven't found yet. They may be in the toy train boxes. And I'm sure as time goes on I will do some rearranging but for now it's set up. Have some small odds and ends to finish up then will start focusing on the layout design again. I hope to get my shelving at October York so I can at least get my trains on display and then this winter possibly start the layout.
Joe, Are those Caboose Markers mounted on sides of bipolar doors. I need to look for a set!
For the O gauge I used 5" top of rail to top of rail. It actually worked out to be 5-1/16". I used beer cans to space the shelves. For the standard gauge I did 7-1/4" top of rail to top of rail. I wanted close spacing to help the shelves disappear.
@Trainlover160 posted:Joe, Are those Caboose Markers mounted on sides of bipolar doors. I need to look for a set!
Yes, they are caboose marker lamps.
@Pingman posted:@NJCJOE and @gunrunnerjohn what is the vertical distance between shelves?
Mine are spaced 5.625", but based on Joe's statement, I may cut it to 5.25 and squeeze another shelf or two in. I like how Joe's shelves came out, so maybe I was too generous with my spacing.
I tested heights and decided to go with 6" between mine. That makes it easier for me to lift engines on and off the shelves.
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Well done!
Peter
@NJCJOE posted:For the O gauge I used 5" top of rail to top of rail. It actually worked out to be 5-1/16". I used beer cans to space the shelves. For the standard gauge I did 7-1/4" top of rail to top of rail. I wanted close spacing to help the shelves disappear.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Mine are spaced 5.625", but based on Joe's statement, I may cut it to 5.25 and squeeze another shelf or two in.
Thanks to you both, and @Mark Boyce for the info.
It just shows each person has his own preferences, just as with layout height, etc. I suggest everyone needs to set something up and try different heights. I drilled a few holes that I spackled and painted over before I got my final result
NJCJOE, your room is looking fantastic, the memorabilia amazing, your shelving when filled with your beautiful collection will be breathtaking, thanks for the update. I loved your former layout area/room and this is colossal. Wow.. Question, what floor covering did you use, painted or carpet? It’s very nice. Happy Railroading Everyone
