Distance between shelves?

I've done 4 1/2", 5", and 5 1/2" depending on wall space, and how many shelves will fit in my particular space. I actually like the 4 1/2" spacing the best, because it eliminates any extra wall space between trains. The shelves are thin so it makes the trains really stand out.

 

This is 5 1/2" from the top of the rail to the bottom of the next shelf above.

 

 

This is 4 1/2" and my personal favorite. Not much wall showing.... nuthin but trains

 

5" between shelves.

 

Here is mine

I have reorder three time from GSD, Another set of shevles I put 5" apart but it was too tight for any thing with pantographs.  I did another at 5 1/2" and it allow for the pantographs. 

 

Remember to order enough.  I place my first order for just this wall

After i had it up, I realized that I need more shelves to display trains, so I found another wall and ordered more. After I had that up I still needed more space.  3 orders later...

I do only O gauge.  I do 5 1/2 of space for train shelves, 5 in a pinch, and 3 1/2 for diecast cars and trucks.

Thanks for the replies so far1

rboatertoo, thanks for the pics, but how far apart did you set the shelves?

Thanks!

 

Mark

The spacing in the picture is 6", I have done others at 5 and 5 1/2.  5 is tight for pantographs.  I am now doing 5 1/2

1 cd case , short side.  Easy way to remember, easy to find, easy to get to make measurements. Easy to replicate on multiple levels, and they are square.

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Thanks for all the replies!  This definitely helps!
Rboatertoo, see you there!

I've done 4" between my "S" shelves and 5.5" between my "O" shelves. I went with a little more space between to aid in getting my hands on engines (especially steam) as it can be dicey at times getting heavier items placed correctly on the "rails".

Mark,

Since you also run Std Gauge you should allow a minimum of 10" between your shelves. It depends upon what series of cars you will be running, passenger or freight. If by any chance you will be using your shelves for early Lionel 10 or 100 series you will need to allow more room. I'd allow no less than 11.50" for the older freight cars. I do not use the Snyder shelves myself. You might should ask this question again in the Tinplate Forum.

I use Glenn Snyder Shelves with 6" spacing between the O Gauge shelves.  This will allow you to display crane cars and have the crane elevated a bit.  On the combo O/STD/LGB shelves I leave 6.5" between the shelves.  Also, if you are going to display the MTH Coors Silver Bullet set, the loco will not sit on the O Gauge shelf correctly because of the "fenders" on the sides of the loco.  The combo shelves work fine for this application.  To prevent a disaster when adding or removing trains to the shelves be sure to order the rail stops or the rail end stops.