The shelf mounted train adds a unique quality to any room both elegant and fun at the same time.
Model train shelf around room.
The shelf needs to be installed higher than the moulding around the window or door while allowing at least 1 3 cm 1 2 inch of clearance between the ceiling and the train.
I ve had several people ask about constructing a shelf layout or ceiling platform to run trains around a room.
If anyone out there has got such a layout i m sure readers would like to see a photo and hear about what you have constructed.
The ho train ran around the room successfully without any problems.
Attach your track shelf to the cleat be sure to drill pilot holes first since you re going to be attaching so close to the edge of the track shelf.
The idea is to run a train on a shelf that is near to the room s ceiling.
I have enough space to have 2 or three locos on the layout alternating them around the room.
The shelf needs to be installed higher than the moulding around the window or door while allowing at least 1 3 cm 1 2 inch of clearance between the ceiling and the train.
12 inches is 64 feet in s 87 feet in ho and 160 feet in n scale so for n scale 12 inches would be quite a bit of scenery.
Feb 26 2017 explore robert douglas s board model train room on pinterest.
Diy shelving option run the track around the entire perimeter of the room by first measuring each wall to determine how much shelf space you need.
The shelf can be painted to match the decor in the room.
Even though the layout is limited to a main line and a siding i can only run one locomotive at a time.
Then starting in a corner of the room and using a level make a light pencil mark all the way around the room to serve as a guide for hanging the track shelf.
Model train shelf around the room you trains a great example of how someone built track around their child s o scale model train shelf layout this is an updated video to show o gauge shelf layout in kids room you.
Long pre made fiberboard shelves offer an.
You need 22 inch ho shelves to get the same amount of scenery.
I have looked at dcc and it is a viable next step to upgrade the layout.
A rope light and plexiglas encasing along with a stylish wall switch add a rare sophistication to the design something you might not expect from a model train.
There are several different sizes of model railways which are measured in scales.