Train Storage Question

Not aware of anything commercially available at this time.  There are some of the heavier gauge shipping containers (double walled) that you can cut down.  If you hang onto the material you cut away you can make dividers to partition the box.  I use whit tissue paper to wrap the cars and/or locomotives. It's cheap, works well and is usually acid free.  You can add a layer of thin foam rubber (like cushion shelf liner) to the bottom of the box if you want to keep stuff from rolling around.

Try this topic from the forum

 

 

https://ogrforum.com/d...ent/8187868212740170

 

Found this by searching for storage on the forum.

 

Andy

Barkley's better Boxes

 

http://www.lestersboxcarworks.com/train_storage.htm

Two suggestions based upon info from close friends in the art and museum moving/storage world...

Never let bubble wrap touch anything. It releases gases and the plastic will stick to many things. As a protective outer layer it is fine for short term (like mailing) but always have a barrier layer between the item and the bubble wrap.

Second, try making your own boxes from sheet cardboard. Yes, it takes a little time but you can then make boxes the exact size you need. A good sharp knife (like an Olfa), a straight edge, some tape and a glue gun...

Bert

I use Trading Card Boxes, you can get them in all different sizes and even multi-compartment models.  The second and third page of this site has longer ones that fit most cars, except for the long passenger cars and the like.

Thank you for the replies. Alot of good info and ideas. MrNabisco thanks, I will unwrap my cars that are in bubble wrap for sure. I hope there is no damage. And I think I'm going to continue to stimulate the economy and look into the boxes that pennsyk4 and gunrunnerjohn mentioned.

Thanks again.

 

Mark