Hello
I bought two trains
The Alaska 3 piece F7 marklin nr 3663
The Santa Fe 3 piece F7 ( blue and silver ) marklin nr 3362
In near perfect condition and with all the papers and all the micarta intact even the lid ! Which I was told is usually missing
Now the store had the foresight to wrap the trains very securely outside their boxes so the micarta would not break
I really appreciate this but now I want to put them in their respective boxes
But I can’t figure out what needs to be placed under the trains
Is it a piece of cloth or that thing foam sheet
I hope I am making sense
I rather not place them straight onto the plastic
Kind regards
David

So Around the loc a piece of white felt ?
Would u happen to have any examples to show by any chance
Really appreciate your help

Much appreciated Mike !
You and jean have been very kind and helpfull
I hope you have a nice evening
Kind regards
David

Also proud to announce I have obtained a brand new Coca Cola train
The F7 model so it’s the one like the Alaska or Santa Fe body style

so happy

Edited by user 01 November 2025 00:18:34(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

A haberdashery or $2 shop should have something suitable.
$2 shops here sell all colours about 300mm square.
I do not know the material.

I use acid-free tissue paper extensively when I pack my trains.
It is available at large stationery/office suppliers.
Kimball

The real question is what purpose the felt served. Most new trains are shipped without it or with only a small piece to protect the front of a loco. I think the felt served to prevent the paint on the loco from being rubbed out by the hard plastic it touched and vibration in shipping. Most any hobby store or millinery supply store would have suitable felt. My local Walmart sells it by the yard. Stop worrying about matching it exactly and just buy some.