Display Shelf Connectors are sold individually as an optional choice to cover the seams and join shelves together to give your train display a cleaner and more uniform look. The display shelf connectors are used to join your MrTrain.com display shelves together easily, making it simple to butt several sections together. Simply slide the connector in between each section you want to union together. Complete the display shelf with end caps, (sold separately) to keep your trains from rolling off. You will need one connector per two shelves. These are universal and can be used for HO or O scale train shelves & our S scale shelves or diecast shelves from MrTrain.com . These are also very useful for the cut shelves.
*These are NOT required to utilize our shelves. This simply gives an option for a cleaner more uniform look. Join our Facebook page for updates on new products and sales on your favorite railroad scenery, gifts, shelves, and more.
MrTrain.com shelves are easy to install. You will need the following tools:
- An electric drill
- 3/16″ drill bits
- A Level
- Mounting Hardware
- Spacing Blocks
Spacing blocks should be as high as the distance between the shelves, generally between 5-1/2″ or 6″ for O gauge. Studs are usually located 16″ or 24″ apart on center. Electrical outlets are generally attached to the side of a stud, which is the easiest way to locate one. They may also be found with a magnetic stud finder.
Installation Instructions
Using the level, draw a line on the wall where you would like the bottom shelf to be located. Locate the studs along this line. Mark the stud spacing and transfer the marks to the back of the shelf. Using the 3/16″drill bit, drill holes in the shelf from the back.
Using the mounting hardware, install the shelf on the wall line once you have drilled holes through 1 inch lip to align to your wall studs. Attach to the wall by aligning holes to studs and screw directly in.
Once the bottom shelf is fastened, place the spacing blocks on the top of the rails, equal distance apart. Place the next shelf on top of the blocks and mark where each fastener hole is to be drilled. Remove the shelf, drill the holes in the shelf and in the studs and attach the second shelf.
Continue installing the shelving by using the spacing blocks until installation is complete.
