Andymsa Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I do like the really useful boxes and didn't know you could get wheels for them, as I'm going reorganise my storage I shall have a look at them. Getting height under the layout might be an issue. As I use the L girder method for my baseboards. Good to see your making good progress and your certainly putting me to shame in your tidiness 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymsa Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 James, had a look at the useful website, not particularly clear on the storage towers what's required are you able to tell us what items you used from there range thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespetts Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 8 minutes ago, Andymsa said: James, had a look at the useful website, not particularly clear on the storage towers what's required are you able to tell us what items you used from there range thanks The best place to start, I think, is "Build your own storage tower". 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymsa Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) 56 minutes ago, jamespetts said: The best place to start, I think, is "Build your own storage tower". Ah now I see, I was looking at the storage boxes not build your own storage Edited March 19, 2019 by Andymsa 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespetts Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 The N gauge baseboards were installed this afternoon. Here is what the shed looks like with them in place: Shed by James Petts, on Flickr Shed by James Petts, on Flickr Shed by James Petts, on Flickr Shed by James Petts, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 Very, very impressive! Those boards really do look nice. I am amazed the brackets hold that much weight without any sag! And to top it off, there's enough room left for a spray booth, modelling/workshop area and a motorbike!! Man-cave heaven! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespetts Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 47 minutes ago, ianLMS said: Very, very impressive! Those boards really do look nice. I am amazed the brackets hold that much weight without any sag! And to top it off, there's enough room left for a spray booth, modelling/workshop area and a motorbike!! Man-cave heaven! I am not sure about the motorcycle! The brackets are hung on rails connected to the structural members of the shed. The people installing the baseboards did suggest that the next phase (the upper level baseboards for the 00 gauge layout) might need some legs at the outer edge, but further thought is required for that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chimer Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 It looks absolutely fabulous. But looking at the brackets for the 00, and trying to visualise another set of boards at that level, I can't help thinking that you may find you can't get a decent view of the N, and the 00 will be a to wire. I applaud your ambition and wish you well, but hope you don't eventually regret not plumping for one or the other. And yes, I am very jealous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2019 I must say I agree - that's a lovely space, but I can't help but think you're going to barely be able to see the N gauge layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespetts Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) Thank you for your replies. As to the heights, the design is for the N gauge layout to be at eye level sitting down and the 00 gauge layout to be at viewing height for standing up. I will need a kick stool to work on the 00 gauge layout at that height, but it will be worth it to have two full sized layouts set in a very different time and place to one another and different in operational style. I may have to put low voltage LED lights on the bottom of the 00 gauge layout to light the N gauge layout, however. I am going to have to lay the fiddle yard track for the N gauge layout before the 00 gauge layout baseboards are installed, as recommended by the baseboard people, as it would otherwise be very difficult to reach to the rear of the N gauge layout for long periods of time to lay the track. This is complex, as the code 40 flatbottom turnouts that I need to complete the scenic section of the N gauge layout are not available from British Finescale yet (but neither are the Peco Bullhead slips needed for the 00 gauge layout). Edited April 24, 2019 by jamespetts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikey Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 14 hours ago, jamespetts said: ... The people installing the baseboards did suggest that the next phase (the upper level baseboards for the 00 gauge layout) might need some legs at the outer edge ... I'm not normally a betting man, but I'd put money on them being right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted April 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 25, 2019 I have an upper level Hornby Dublo 3 rail layout 5' 3" above floor level. Firstly it does not hide the 2 rail layout which is at a height of 2' 9". Secondly I have no "front legs" on the upper layout even on the section that is 15" wide. I use similar brackets to James, at 16" intervals and have no problems provided I treat it like a book shelf rather than as a bench. Enjoy the layouts. Regards. Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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