 Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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 Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt
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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=p3984Has loads of them. Some can also be built together 
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt
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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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 Joined: 15/04/2005(UTC) Posts: 2,464 Location: St. Michael, Barbados
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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. |
Jeremy.
1). If at first you don't succeed, bungee jumping mightn't be for you.
2). The early bird may get the worm, but it's the second rat that gets the cheese. |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Hi Patrik,
Just trying to get a bit feedback from forum members...thanks.
Ian.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt
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Originally Posted by: French_Fabrice That is the same company I posted a link to from eBay. Seems very good.....
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy. |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Hi Stephen, Thanks. Very nice, but at a price. Ian.
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 Joined: 10/08/2009(UTC) Posts: 3,443
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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. |
Have more than you show,speak less than you know (Shakespeare). |
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Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt
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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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Have more than you show,speak less than you know (Shakespeare). |
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Joined: 26/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 668 Location: Erftstadt
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Originally Posted by: NS1200 Thanks alot Paul. Lovely! I'll have a wall that is 5m long so plenty of cabinets planned 
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There is always the option of building your own.
The cost would be less.
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Originally Posted by: Maxi There is always the option of building your own.
The cost would be less. What are you waiting for? |
Have more than you show,speak less than you know (Shakespeare). |
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Originally Posted by: NS1200 Hi Paul, Thanks, the units look good, how secure feeling is the sliding plexiglas fronts. Ian.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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Joined: 11/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 696 Location: Cheshire, UK
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Originally Posted by: steventrain 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 |
Märklin collector since age 5.
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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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Originally Posted by: NS1200
Not waiting at all, mine is built and on the wall.
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Originally Posted by: Ian555 Originally Posted by: NS1200 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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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Hi Paul, Thanks for your help with this. Ian.
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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Hi Paul,
I meant to ask, are the units assembled when they are delivered.
Ian.
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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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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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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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 Joined: 16/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 5,382 Location: Akershus, Norway
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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. |
Best regards Svein, Norway
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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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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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Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,874 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square
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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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 Joined: 15/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,757 Location: Auckland NZ
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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  |
Glen
Auckland NZ
" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !
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Joined: 15/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,757 Location: Auckland NZ
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Originally Posted by: hgk 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 |
Glen
Auckland NZ
" Every Marklin layout needs a V200, a Railbus and a Banana car", not to mention a few Black and red Steamers, oh and the odd Elok !
CS1 Reloaded, Touch Cab, C Track Modules, K track layout all under construction. Currently Insider |
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 Joined: 31/10/2009(UTC) Posts: 609 Location: Toronto, Ontario
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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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Joined: 04/06/2009(UTC) Posts: 20,289 Location: Scotland
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Hi jcrtrains, Thanks for your feedback. Ian.
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 Joined: 14/07/2009(UTC) Posts: 19,116 Location: Istanbul,
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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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