The Glenn Snyder shelving arrived yesterday. 12' of one wall will be floor to ceiling O gauge shelves and another 12' wall will be a combination O gauge and standard gauge shelves.
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. I like how Joe's shelves came out, so maybe I was too generous with my spacing.
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