How to build a train track shelf for my son’s model train set?

I’d like to have the tracks go around his room. I have to have the shelf because the ceiling is to high to suspend the tracks from there. Thank you!
The ceiling is about 14 feet high in his room. So I just want it above door level. He is old enough to put the train back on the tracks if it happens to fall off.

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3 Comments »

  1. I did a 2 foot shelf all around the MY bedroom. I used simple standard L-brackets screwed into the studs every other stud (32 inches). I attached 1×3 inch boards to the TOP of the brackets to support my bench-work.

    "Above door level" is a little HIGH… unless the shelf is only a few inches wide !! I mean that is 6′8" up and even for ME at 6ft tall, I’d barely be able to see the train !!

    It’s not too difficult to build a swing or lift-out bridge to span the door way !!

    GOOD LUCK

    Comment by mariner31 — October 25, 2009 @ 1:03 pm

  2. A track shelf is easy-peasy – just use regular L brackets from your hardware store – BUT…..
    If you do that, you will not be able to have any wardrobes against the wall, and as for the bedroom door – just think what a problem you will have there!
    Does he really need a track all around his bedroom?
    How low down would you have to put it, so he can actually SEE the train?
    It would help to know how old he is – and if he is capable of putting the train back on its track if it falls off. Likewise – is he capable of safely controlling the train – or do you have to do that for him?

    Comment by poolekiteman — October 25, 2009 @ 1:03 pm

  3. Hi go past the local hardware store they will stock the wood for the shelf’s and the brackets . The other thing make some shelf’s for the other trains it will look good and keep the trains that are not in use safe

    Comment by The scrapbook King — October 25, 2009 @ 1:03 pm

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