HO, N Scale Trains, 1:64 Wheels, Toy Cars, Minifigures Display Case Rack Wall Cabinet Wall Shadow Box w/ UV Protection- Lockable HOT-HW05 (Mahogany Finish)

I compared numerous online display cases for HO railroad locomotives and cars, and many appear to be similar in appearance and dimensions, but the reviews were mixed for satisfaction or quality. I picked this one, and I am extremely pleased. It’s really a beautiful cabinet! I was pleasantly surprised that mine came with BLACK rather than the advertised GREEN felt background behind the shelves, because that was what I thought would best enhance my models on display. All of the attached brass plated hardware is well fastened – there’s nothing flimsy about it. The Plexiglas in the door is very high quality and covered on both sides with factory protective covering that you peel off. It’s every bit as clear as glass. All of it is well protected in shipping, and the company takes care to instruct the recipient not to destroy the custom-shaped Styrofoam pads, giving step-by-step directions to unpacking and letting you know to reverse the steps if you want to return it. (No need for the second part of that, since I won’t be returning the case at this price and quality.) I uploaded a total of 17 photos to show the display case, how it’s mounted, and its measurements, but I don’t know how many Amazon allows.Here is some information that hopefully clarifies what’s been presented in some of the other reviews and answers to questions about whether your models will fit:Depth of Shelves. The interior depth of the shelves is consistently 1-5/8” plus another 1/8” of Plexiglas recessed out in the frame door for a total of 1-3/4” still allowing for door closure. Contrary to some reviews, you can actually put a roadbed along with the track in this case, although you’d need to trim the width of the roadbed. And almost all HO gauge locomotives, passenger cars, and other rolling stock should fit, width-wise. Railroad locomotives and rolling stock have standard maximum widths. While you may see "Wide Loads" being escorted on the highway fairly often, railroads have too many clearance standards to allow wide-load deviances. If you get the cork roadbed that is sold in strips that you split apart lengthwise, the inside starts with the two outside beveled edges stuck together with a 45° miter cut (Life-Like Curvable HO Road Bed - I don't know if it's sold anymore), then just use 1/2 of it with the beveled edge out. Put the track on top of that 1/2 roadbed -- it'll balance okay since most of the track will be on the cork -- and there's plenty of depth to accommodate it. (Edit: After doing a bit of repositioning of track and models, I found the need for a small 90° angled pick tool to straighten the cork roadbed and track in relation to the shelf edge -- worked wonders.) Also, in the door, the Plexiglas is mounted about 1/8" out from the shelves, so you have a little extra room where the "glass" is. For other roadbed, if you can cut it lengthwise so the cut side is in the back, no one will ever know. This wouldn't work for one-piece track molded on roadbed, because the track is centered and can't be moved closer to the glass front. Also, on the bottom shelf, you can’t really see any roadbed, because the bottom of the door frame is higher than the roadbed would be. See the two pics that show the cork roadbed with door open and closed as well as the two that show depth of shelf and recess of Plexiglas with the ruler.Height of Shelves. I found just enough room to spare to put a Proto 2000 E6 locomotive (2.1”) on Atlas track on top of cork roadbed. I’m hoping, when I get a passenger dome car (2.2”) that it will fit. If not, I’ll just remove the cork roadbed for the applicable shelf. You can see in the photos that there’s plenty of room for most cars – just barely enough for a high circus flat car – and I found it pretty easy to manipulate the models onto the rails. If it’s useful, here are some other relevant HO measurements:Variability of Dimensions. The exterior dimensions of the case I received 3 days ago are 37" W x 17-78" H x 2-3/8" D. Interior dimensions are 36-1/16" Wide x 1-5/8" Deep + 1/8" extra room where Plexiglas is recessed out from the shelves for a total depth of 1-3/4" to accommodate train width. Each shelf, top of one to bottom of the next higher one, is about 1-1/2", but they do vary: On mine, one shelf (biggest) is 2-5/8" (2.625") in height, one shelf is 2-9/16" (2.5625") on one side to 2-5/8" (2.625") on the other, one shelf is 2-9/16" (2.5625"), two shelves are 2-1/2" (2.5"), and the smallest shelf is 2-1/2" (2.5") on one side to 2-7/16" (2.4375") on the other side. I’ve included three photos showing a ruler with shelf heights.Mounting on Wall. I just received this case 3 days ago, and it now comes with heavy-duty wall mounting hardware. It still has the 4 sawtooth hangers screwed (very firmly) to the back of the frame at the top, but instead of using nails or other less secure means of fastening, it has 4 steel mounts (see photo I found somewhere else, but each has 2 rather than 4 holes), each having 2 deck screws with wall anchors (I used a 15/64" drill bit -- 1/4" is probably the right size). When you line these up at the right 4 spots in the middle of where the sawtooth hangers will go, using a yardstick, level, and pencil, it will then be a very solid, but snug, fit. It was so snug, in fact, that I had to use a screwdriver to pry the protruding tab of the mounts out a little (pry using leverage against a screw, not against the drywall!). Once all four sawtooth hangers are fully interfaced with the wall mount tabs, it's a solidly fastened cabinet. The shipping weight of the cabinet is just over 15 lbs, but I weighed it at 11 lbs. But even at 15 lbs, I estimated that with 18 locomotives (6 shelves x 3 big engines), each weighing 1-1/2 lbs, the maximum weight that needs to be supported is only about 42 lbs. Just one of the modern nail-type wall hangers available at the store is rated at 30 lbs or more, so the mounting hardware described above would easily handle more than 50 lbs. See included photos showing mounting hardware.Opening Top. Hinges are at the top, and the top lifts up over the cabinet and rests against the wall, IF you leave at least 18" of free wall space above the cabinet. That way you have trouble-free use of both hands to position and adjust models. See included photo showing the lid open and resting against the wall above the case.

This display case is a bit expensive, but ceraintly worth the money.It looks awesome and is packed very well. Bought another one after I saw how good the first one is and received consistent quality.As others have mentioned, minor gripe with the screws which slightly stick out, making installation a bit more hassle than it needs to be. Easy fix though just bybreplacing the screws with others that have a snug fit.

This is the third case of this brand that I have purchased to store and display HO-scale locomotives. The case is sturdy, attractive, and large enough to hold about 18-20 locomotives. The item description on Amazon suggests that it LOCKS--it does not; it has LATCHES. I did not use the hanging system that came with the case; instead, I drilled three holes through the back of the case in order to drive mounting screws into wall studs. (This requires a stud finder, and some careful planning and measuring.) I covered the screw heads with felt bumper pads to protect my locomotives. I also rigged up a hook-and-chain to hold the case open while using two hands to place and remove locomotives. The case is extremely well-packed for shipping. All three that I have purchased arrived in perfect condition.

Good quality and elegant looking. Comes with everything you need to hang. Includes two keys for the latches. Nice way to display these pricey collectibles. I will be buying more.

A very good quality display case for 1/87th scale model trains, 1/64th scale model cars and many other things which can fit its shelves. The acrylic window is TOUGH. I mounted my cabinet upside down so that the door hinges are at the bottom. Makes it much easier to load trains onto the shelves. While repositioning a rather heavy HO scale locomotive, I dropped it onto the acrylic window from the top shelf. The widow was scratched but did not break (the locomotive wasn’t as fortunate).If you need display cases for your trains and collectibles that look almost custom made, buy one or more of these. Well worth the price!

Overall it is good but i have noticed that if the bigger steam engines are not in the exact center of each shelf they will sag and get pretty close to touch the locomotive below it. I have several similar ones that don't sag so i don't know if it might be just a pin or staple in the back of the shelf didn't seat right or not.

This is a great display case and care was taken from explaining how to open and save the shipping box, to how to remove the protective film from the acrylic to hanging your case. Everything was thought of ahead of it becoming a question. My only problem now is I need another, and I will surely be buying again soon. I think only one HO car had a problem and that was the crane car for the logs.

Works great for my grandson's collection.