Loco & Rolling Stock Storage
An example of  #1 Gauge
equipment stored safely and
securely on flangeways.
General Storage
You can store all your train
equipment in the system, not
just rolling stock.
Purpose of the Product
BVRR SPECIALTIES
Understanding the Difference between Scales
To store #1 gauge (45mm) locomotives and rolling stock, efficiently and economically. These
items are most often operated in the outdoors. Although UV protected and designed for outdoor
use, these products are quite expensive and need adequate storage facilities. Since many of
these items range in price from 100's to several thousand dollars, a storage system that will
provide enhanced protection is needed. By providing flangeways in MDF deck, equipment is kept
from damage by accidental contact with each other. Storage and retrieval is very easy and
equipment does not have to be re-boxed every time it's used.
Unlike HO gauge where standardization has become the norm, #1 gauge (45mm), is used for      
several scales. Each of these scales are more or less compatible with each other - hence some
GR's use the the 10'  rule: if it looks good from 10', it's OK.

Commonly, 3 foot Narrow Gauge is 1:20.3 scale. 4'8 1/2" and 5' Gauge (nominal standard) is       
represented by 1:32 & 1:29 scales. In between is 1:24 & 1:22.5. And there are others, smaller
and larger... all designed to operate on #1 Ga. track and forever the subject of much debate.

The lowest common denominators (and extremes) for our purposes are the 1:20.3 scale and the
1:32 / 1:29 scales. Although the popularity of these scales is debatable, the other scales fall
in-between. This allows us to offer two scales which will accommodate virtually ALL #1 gauge
equipment. Adding to the confusion... many #1 gaugers operate mixed and matched scales!
Helpful Tips...
1. Arrange to pickup your order at the plant (in Bensalem, PA) or your local Freight Terminal.      
You can save on shipping costs and/or combine your order with friend's and save even more.

2. If you sketch a plan of how you want your storage system to be, you'll be assured of getting     
the system you need.

3. Bigger IS better! You'll get more storage space for less cost by using larger units.

"I just completed assembly and the shelving looks great!! It's more than I expected and the double construction really does
make this a "heavy duty" system. I will definitely promote this shelving at our next meeting." Les, FL

"Some feedback now that I've been using the rack.  Even my biggest pieces fit comfortably on the shelf with six flangeways.  On
shelves with five sets there is a ton of room between cars.  I'd be inclined to always go with the six for added storage
capability." Don, NJ

"We wanted to let you know about our experience in putting together the heavy duty shelving units. We did experience what
was mentioned...the 2nd unit went up in about 10 minutes, piece of cake. But the first unit is something else. ... It was a real
frustrating trial and error to find the magic on this first unit. ... Having said that, though, congratulations on a great shelving
unit... it is absolutely ideal and we are so happy to have it. Thanks  for your help in determining what we might need.  In
addition, the  deliveryman was very nice in cutting the boxes for the various  pieces apart and putting them where we wanted
them in the garage." Darryl & Joyce, AZ

"WOW! This is the answer to a modeller's prayer." [re MAXI-GRIP] Chuck, WA

"I received my MAXI-GRIP on Friday evening when I got home.  Thanks for the prompt service.  I usually work on my trains on
Saturday morning as I get up really early and it is a quiet thing to do.  I had two cars that I have been working on that require
removing the coupler box cover and screw.  I usually wind up flipping across the room with my current screw holder.  I decided
that this was the job for my new tool and it was!  What a fantastic tool.  That is the best 20+ dollars that I have ever spent on a
tool.  I am 66 and have been modeling for a long time and I have never purchased such a useful tool.  It took me a few tries to
get used to working with the 90 degree angle of the tool.  Once I mastered that, I was off and running.

You have a clear winner here and I will be more than happy to spread the word." Jim, WA
Comments from our Customers...
FYI & CUSTOMER COMMENTS

Why are rivets in our Mini Catalog & Price List?

As those of you who visit our website www.BVRR.net  from time to
time will have noticed, we are offering a Rivet Gun, Rivets and
Drill Bits at a really good price.

What have many of us experienced when installing No.1 Gauge
Sectional Track on our railway?... frustration! It seems that with
every passing year, those pesky little screws get smaller and smaller.
It must be that because I don't feel that much older. In any event,
those of you who have discovered the MAXI-GRIP screw starter
have learned that there is an easier way. Well, we've come up with
what  might be an even easier way, and it's pretty cheap.

As you probably know, some popular No.1 Gauge Sectional Track
comes with two rail joiners, one on each end. Each rail joiner is
already secured to the rail with one of those little screws. It is up to
us to try and insert the other screws (found under one of the ties)
into the little threaded hole in the side of the rail. Some of us have
found this job so odious that we don't bother to use the screws at
all... just shove the tracks together LGB style. But, you may have
noticed that LGB rail joiners fit REAL tight. If electrical continuity
is important to you, you need that very tight connection where the
rails meet.

A solution... Rivets! I've tried them out on my own BVRR and find
they work quite well. The size I use is the smallest commercially
available - 3/32". When I went to my local big box home
improvement store, I learned that they just don't carry 3/32" pop
rivets. So I thought I'd offer them to my Garden Railway friends
throughout the world. We are stocking aluminum and stainless
steel rivets (along with the rivet guns to install them). The
aluminum rivets are great with brass, and of course, aluminum rails.
The stainless steel rivets are recommended for use with stainless
steel rails (although I would imagine that the aluminum rivets
would be ok). A warning - if you use the stainless steel rivets, be
forewarned: they are next to impossible to remove if you change
your mind! The aluminum rivets are easily drilled out.

Installation - Because the smallest available rivet is 3/32", it is
necessary to ream (drill-out) the existing hole in the rail. This takes
about 10 seconds and you're ready to insert the rivet which takes
another 10 seconds... and you're done! Be sure to drill all the way
through, including the joiner for proper installation. To make things
easier, we have available high quality HSS 3/32" drill bits for the
purpose. We sell them in pairs (guess why!) just in case. But only
with the rivets (these bits are hard to get and not cheap).

Bonus! - The rivet guns come with 40 free aluminum rivets! 10
each of 4 sizes.

Is this the ultimate solution? Not necessarily. I know of one outfit
that sells actual fish plates and teeny bolts and nuts! But if making
your life easier counts for something, you'll like this idea.

One caveat - I've noticed that some plastic wheel flanges do touch
(just barely) the rivet on the inside of the rail. This hasn't been a
problem for me and most of my rolling stock has metal wheels
which just clear the rivets. But I thought I should let you know.