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Jan 30, 2008
By David DeMersseman |
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One of the issues with the Florida property is that it is in a deed restricted community so a large yard barn was not possible for equipment and power storage.
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The Rose Hill and Northern Railroad had its beginnings in Southern Indiana in 1993 and developed and operated there until 1998 when the right-of-way was sold and the motive power and rolling stock went into storage for 4 years. New right-of-way was purchased in Florida and railroad development started in late 2002. One of the issues with the Florida property is that it is in a deed restricted community so a large yard barn was not possible for equipment and power storage. To solve this problem the management looked at the various garden and tool storage sheds made from blow molded or rotationally molded plastics. 
A Rubbermaid storage unit fit the bill due to its size 55 x 27 x 34in and color which blends into the landscaping along the home and the right of way. These units snap together and are lockable but still not too secure. With the shelving screwed into place the unit becomes very rigid. With a lock will keep out all but the most determined rascal.  You can see we used 1 x 2 strips fastened to the sides with deck screws as the shelf support. We decided on two shelves that give us three levels for storage.  1 x 6in pressure treated wood was used for the shelves and they are secured to the supports with deck screws.
 You can see the loaded storage unit. We also run our power systems from here. Simple woodworking tools will allow you to drill holes to run wiring through the back or bottom of the unit. This storage unit has been through several monsoon type rains and remained dry inside. The total cost for the storage unit and lumber was less then $100. There are storage sheds made by Rubbermaid and Suncast plus others in different sizes to fit your needs.
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| Also take a look at the vertical storage units with 4 shelves that are at Home Depot and Lowes. They are just the right depth for storing trains and such stuff as power packs and even buildings. I installed mine (4 of them) against the house wall on a side yard near my set up tracks. Just put them on a couple of concrete pavers and screwed them into the wood siding for stability. They are pretty leak-proof (unless hit by a driving rain) and don't rust. You will have to chase away insect critters from time to time. Bug spray seems to work for that. |
| Mike Evans - 01/30/2008 - 12:29 |
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