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Ian555		#1 Posted : 25 June 2012 10:41:50(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi all, Looking for information/advice on the types of display cases available for our Märklin rolling stock. I'm interested in wall mounted cases, but could also look a floor standing units. Any help/input much appreciated. Ian.
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NewMB		#2 Posted : 25 June 2012 12:25:48(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi all, Looking for information/advice on the types of display cases available for our Märklin rolling stock. I'm interested in wall mounted cases, but could also look a floor standing units. Any help/input much appreciated. Ian. Here you go Ian. http://www.ebay.de/sch/v...ipg=25&_trksid=p3984 Has loads of them. Some can also be built together
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Ian555		#3 Posted : 25 June 2012 12:37:55(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Patrik, Thanks for the link. Yes, I've looked at those on e-bay, have you got those display cases, what is the quality of them like. The front is Plexiglas, how robust is that in operation. Ian.
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NewMB		#4 Posted : 25 June 2012 12:40:49(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Patrik, Thanks for the link. Yes, I've looked at those on e-bay, have you got those display cases, what is the quality of them like. The front is Plexiglas, how robust is that in operation. Ian. I haven't got any actually, but I intend to buy som from him. Probably won't be until 2013 as we have only just given the "go ahead" on our new home here..... takes approx 8-9 months from now until we can (finally) live in the new house
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Jeremy Palmer		#5 Posted : 25 June 2012 12:58:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,464 Location: St. Michael, Barbados		Hi Ian, Mehmet knows a thing or two about display cases but it's just a tad depressing looking at all his gorgeous models - Jeremy.
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Ian555		#6 Posted : 25 June 2012 13:08:30(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Patrik, Just trying to get a bit feedback from forum members...thanks. Ian.
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Ian555		#7 Posted : 25 June 2012 13:12:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Jeremy, Yes, I know what you mean, fantastic collection. I'm sure mehmet is fortunate enough to have a cabinet maker friend, so his display cases are all hand made. Ian.
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French_Fabrice		#8 Posted : 25 June 2012 13:32:06(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,476 Location: Lyon, France		Hi Ian, I have this link stored in my bookmarks : http://www.vitrinenschmidt.de/ (never purchased yet...) Cheers Fabrice
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NewMB		#9 Posted : 25 June 2012 14:13:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt		Originally Posted by: French_Fabrice Hi Ian, I have this link stored in my bookmarks : http://www.vitrinenschmidt.de/ (never purchased yet...) Cheers Fabrice That is the same company I posted a link to from eBay. Seems very good.....
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Ian555		#10 Posted : 25 June 2012 14:59:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Fabrice, Thanks. Yes. I reckon that's the same company. Now, I wonder if any members have there cabinets, and can recommend them. Ian.
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steventrain		#11 Posted : 25 June 2012 16:46:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 21/10/2004(UTC) Posts: 31,606 Location: United Kingdom		How about this? http://www.picture-pride...ategory/961/1/1/cabinets Display cases for some train pack.
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Ian555		#12 Posted : 25 June 2012 17:51:37(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Stephen, Thanks. Very nice, but at a price. Ian.
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NS1200		#13 Posted : 25 June 2012 18:26:56(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Fabrice, Thanks. Yes. I reckon that's the same company. Now, I wonder if any members have there cabinets, and can recommend them. Ian. Ian, I have a couple from Vitrinenschmidt,i once posted some pictures on this forum,remember? Please see topic 'Me and my trains' and my entry dated 29 Dec 2011 and subsequent messages/pictures. Cheers, Paul.
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NewMB		#14 Posted : 25 June 2012 18:38:34(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt		Originally Posted by: NS1200 Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Fabrice, Thanks. Yes. I reckon that's the same company. Now, I wonder if any members have there cabinets, and can recommend them. Ian. Ian, I have a couple from Vitrinenschmidt,i once posted some pictures on this forum,remember? Please see topic 'Me and my trains' and my entry dated 29 Dec 2011 and subsequent messages/pictures. Cheers, Paul. I would like to see them but are unable to find your thread. Could you perhaps post a link pls?
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NS1200		#15 Posted : 25 June 2012 18:44:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443		Patrik, Look here please: www.marklin-users.net/fo...hanging-on-the-wall.aspx Cheers, Paul.
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NewMB		#16 Posted : 25 June 2012 18:52:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt		Originally Posted by: NS1200 Patrik, Look here please: www.marklin-users.net/fo...hanging-on-the-wall.aspx Cheers, Paul. Thanks alot Paul. Lovely! I'll have a wall that is 5m long so plenty of cabinets planned
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Maxi		#17 Posted : 25 June 2012 19:21:07(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 757 Location: Wawa, Ontario		There is always the option of building your own. The cost would be less.
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NS1200		#18 Posted : 25 June 2012 20:07:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443		Originally Posted by: Maxi There is always the option of building your own. The cost would be less. What are you waiting for?
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Ian555		#19 Posted : 25 June 2012 21:31:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Originally Posted by: NS1200 Patrik, Look here please: www.marklin-users.net/fo...hanging-on-the-wall.aspx Cheers, Paul. Hi Paul, Thanks, the units look good, how secure feeling is the sliding plexiglas fronts. Ian.
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Ian555		#20 Posted : 25 June 2012 21:34:57(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Originally Posted by: Maxi There is always the option of building your own. The cost would be less. Hi Matthew, That will depend on how good your carpentry skills are. Ian.
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Nigel Packer		#21 Posted : 26 June 2012 00:50:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 11/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 683 Location: Cheshire, UK		Originally Posted by: steventrain How about this? http://www.picture-pride...ategory/961/1/1/cabinets Display cases for some train pack. I would strongly recommend these! I have quite a lot of them (25?) and I am very happy with them. I have my own colour scheme (black ash real wood with grey backing and no gold bits) that Picture Pride keep on file so all my cabinets match each other. Nigel
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Maxi		#22 Posted : 26 June 2012 02:28:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 757 Location: Wawa, Ontario		Originally Posted by: Ian555 That is true. I did have some help, my late father assisted in building the one I currently have. Made out of maple with lexan sliding front panels.
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Maxi		#23 Posted : 26 June 2012 02:31:25(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/04/2003(UTC) Posts: 757 Location: Wawa, Ontario		Originally Posted by: NS1200 Not waiting at all, mine is built and on the wall.
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NS1200		#24 Posted : 26 June 2012 06:41:02(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Originally Posted by: NS1200 Patrik, Look here please: www.marklin-users.net/fo...hanging-on-the-wall.aspx Cheers, Paul. Hi Paul, Thanks, the units look good, how secure feeling is the sliding plexiglas fronts. Ian. Ian, The sliding fronts are pretty flexible,which means you can easily take them out by lifting at the bottom,they are okay for me,keeping trains away from the dust. I asked my wife if i could buy another big one,the answer was NO! And,as a married man,i will need to obey orders,you will understand. Cheers, Paul.
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Ian555		#25 Posted : 26 June 2012 07:39:46(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Paul, Thanks for your help with this. Ian.
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Ian555		#26 Posted : 27 June 2012 07:36:27(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Paul, I meant to ask, are the units assembled when they are delivered. Ian.
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NS1200		#27 Posted : 27 June 2012 20:37:58(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443		Ian, The product from Vitrinenschmidt comes assembled,with the plexiglass sheets as separate items,you can easily slide them in,top first. The plexiglass sheets have a red colored protection layer which you can easily remove. Also there is a small sachet with screws and hooks. The people from Vitrinenschmidt i found very friendly and cooperative. In Holland,delivery is by postal van from Germany,you need to ask what is costs to get them in the U.K. I purchased mine via Ebay.de,and found that there is room to negotiate on productprice and despatch costs,just asking the question is costing you nothing. Make sure you select the proper version,if you want prefab machined track,pick the proper version or ask them about it,English is no problem. If you need help,please let me know. Paul.
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Ian555		#28 Posted : 27 June 2012 21:38:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi Paul, Thanks for the offer of help. much appreciated. Will be around the end of the year, before I make a purchase, will let you know what I decide on. Thanks again. Ian.
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intruder		#29 Posted : 06 August 2012 01:27:33(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 5,382 Location: Akershus, Norway		Hi Ian I have a wall display case made by a Norwegian, see http://www.mamut.net/vitriner/, in Norwegian only He makes them of wood (pine (furu), beech (bøk) or oak (eik), different prices), with glas shelves and doors. This is a poor photo of mine, without the sliding doors: His prices are in NOK. I do not know if he ships abroad.
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5HorizonsRR		#30 Posted : 06 August 2012 01:37:05(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 05/12/2004(UTC) Posts: 2,865 Location: CA, USA		I have four of the 5' cases from www.customdisplaycases.com, and they are NICE! I found the price very fair, and the thinner nature of acrylic means more trains per case than with wood Freight to the UK may kill you though
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hgk		#31 Posted : 06 August 2012 04:55:31(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 10/11/2006(UTC) Posts: 455 Location: Pacific Ocean		I kinda like this look. (But was afraid to look up the conversion from Euros) http://www.sora-shop.com...isplay-Cabinet-1/43.html -george
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Ausipeet		#32 Posted : 06 August 2012 05:54:10(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 314 Location: Adelaide		am in the process of building a small version for my small collection at the moment its made from recycled Pine, Planed back to smooth and sanded then sanded again and now the first coat of clear farnish is drying, it has pewrspex sliding doors on it and Yes i will posy a photo of it when completed. Nothing like the shop bought ones but still sometyhing i will be proud to call mine and home made from reclaimed scrap pine. easy to do if you have the tools and the time. Peter
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river6109		#33 Posted : 06 August 2012 06:42:20(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,728 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi Paul, Thanks for the offer of help. much appreciated. Will be around the end of the year, before I make a purchase, will let you know what I decide on. Thanks again. Ian. Ian, With your skills you can make one yourself at no cost at all and with your increase of purchases you may need bullet proof glass so no one can break into it but don't lose the key. John
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NZMarklinist		#34 Posted : 06 August 2012 07:11:25(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,757 Location: Auckland NZ		Originally Posted by: Ian555 Hi all, Looking for information/advice on the types of display cases available for our Märklin rolling stock. I'm interested in wall mounted cases, but could also look a floor standing units. Any help/input much appreciated. Ian. Hi Ian, Just noticed this topic. Now I know Train Safe is not cheap but surely the best cause you can run the trains directly out of them onto the layout. However if it's for your older models that you don't intend to run, then get the economy tubes without powered rails, it would make a nice uniform display , and you can still move them as a unit to the layout and roll them out occasionally I favour this over a large fixed cabinet where you have to handle each piece individually. But if its for just "Display Only" then the best wooden cabinet, with rail grooves in it, as per Big Boy Cases, and a glass front would have to be made by an expert like your self with a few wood good working tools including a router PS; most important, the wooden shelves, and structure, MUST, be dry, and sealed with Varnish or paint, otherwise the moisture release into a closed area will play havock with your models
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NZMarklinist		#35 Posted : 06 August 2012 07:15:59(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 15/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,757 Location: Auckland NZ		Originally Posted by: hgk I kinda like this look. (But was afraid to look up the conversion from Euros) http://www.sora-shop.com...isplay-Cabinet-1/43.html -george George, good find and they are sinilar to Train Safe concept, but limited sizes and track may not suit Marklin And in the end they are not that much less expensive
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jcrtrains		#36 Posted : 08 September 2012 03:33:17(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 31/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 597 Location: Toronto, Ontario		Just got my first case from the address below. http://www.vitrinenschmidt.de/ Given the price point, these are pretty good. It shipped perfectly and the nice thing is there are a large number of size combinations available. This is useful for those tricky wall areas. I will order another soon to relieve layout over crowding.
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Ian555		#37 Posted : 08 September 2012 08:26:30(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,240 Location: Scotland		Hi jcrtrains, Thanks for your feedback. Ian.
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utkan		#38 Posted : 08 September 2012 08:40:10(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 14/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 19,116 Location: Istanbul,		Originally Posted by: Jeremy Palmer Hi Ian, Mehmet knows a thing or two about display cases but it's just a tad depressing looking at all his gorgeous models - Jeremy. Hi Jeremy, Sorry for the late response.... Cheers, mehmet
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