Shelf Layout Shelving/Supports

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I had forgotten about the shelves below the layout, and the module supports above the layout, that right there is enough that I should do every stud. That Photo Diorama is pretty heavy, and the shelving below will be used to store lots of layout materials, and rolling stock/engines (both HO and N scales)

Well there you go! The magazines I had below mine were very heavy so I used tall uprights mounted on every stud extending down the wall from the height of the layout. I had planned on mounting a masonite backdrop framed by 1x2's to the wall and resting it on top of the uprights, but we moved before I could get that far. The uprights were 48" tall which put the layout at a good viewing height and left plenty of room for shelves below, enough to hold most of my magazines.

In my new location I won't be storing anything under the layout as it has to leave room for a computer cabinet, couch, TV, etc. so the layout bracket is at the bottom of the upright. The upright standard is mounted by 3 screws to the wall, top middle and bottom, which I hope will be enough to keep the layout from pulling the upright out of vertical . I was a little concerned about the layout support bracket being at the bottom of the upright, but it seems VERY sturdy at present.

Keep us posted on your progress! Looking forward to seeing how it goes.

Galen