Grid foam and Euroboxes for model railways – Design your own individual storage solutions

Locomotives, carriages, and accessories in a model railway collection are not only valuable in sentimental terms – high-quality models from Märklin, Fleischmann, Roco, or PIKO are also a significant financial investment. Therefore, a storage solution that reliably protects delicate paintwork, fine components, and fragile details is all the more important. In this category, you'll find Euroboxes and foam inserts that allow you to build your own personalized storage solution – without tools or major effort.

What is griddled foam – and why is it perfect for model railroaders?

Perforated foam – also known as cubed foam , pick-and-pluck foam , or simply foam – is a pre-perforated foam block that has been cut in a uniform grid pattern from top to bottom. The individual foam segments are held together by small tabs but can be easily broken apart with your fingers. No knife, no cutting, no tools required.

The result: You can precisely adapt each compartment to the shape of your locomotive, wagon, or accessory. Whether it's a short N-gauge steam locomotive or a long H0 passenger car with pantographs – the foam conforms to any shape and holds your model securely in place.

Here's how it works – individual compartments in just a few minutes

• Laying out the model: Place your locomotive or wagon on the grid foam and mark the desired area.
• Pull out the segments: Simply break out the foam segments within the marked area using your fingers.
• Insert the model: The model now fits perfectly in its individual compartment and is protected all around.
• Combining layers: For different heights (e.g. current collector or pantograph), simply stack several thinner layers of griddled foam on top of each other.
• Place in Eurobox: The finished insert goes into a suitable Eurobox – and the stackable, dustproof and transport-resistant storage is complete.

Application examples related to model railways

• Locomotives in gauges H0, N, TT, Z, G and 0: Each locomotive gets its own precisely dimensioned compartment – ​​no scratches, no slipping during transport to the exhibition or to the clubhouse.
• Wagons and passenger cars: Long cars can be safely stowed standing or lying down – the compartment width can be adjusted as desired.
• Steam locomotives with tender: Store the locomotive and tender together in an extra-wide compartment.
• Vehicles with current collectors or pantographs: By combining several layers of foam, even parts that protrude upwards can be easily protected.
• Accessories and small parts: Safely store switches, signals, overhead line masts, figures and decorations – each part in its own small compartment.
• Tools and maintenance accessories: brushes, soldering irons, track cleaners, locomotive cradle and measuring instruments should also be safely stored in the toolbox.
• Transport to the model railway exhibition: Compact, stacked Euroboxes with grid foam inserts are the ideal mobile solution for club evenings, trade fairs and exhibitions.
• Collector presentation: Store expensive rarities from Märklin, Fleischmann or Roco in a protected manner – visible, readily accessible and dust-free.

Grid foam + Eurobox – the perfect duo

The Eurobox, made of impact-resistant plastic, forms the robust outer casing that protects your models from external influences. The grid foam insert provides soft, precisely fitting inner protection. Both components are perfectly matched – the foam inserts fit exactly into the standard dimensions of Euroboxes. The system is modular and stackable: one box for locomotives, one for wagons, one for accessories – everything neatly organized, stored in a space-saving manner, and always within easy reach.

For which track gauges is it suitable?

Grid foam is independent of track gauge and therefore universally applicable. Whether HO scale (1:87), N scale (1:160), TT scale (1:120), Z scale (1:220), G scale (1:22.5), or O scale (1:45) – you simply adjust the compartments to the dimensions of your models. Grid foam is the most flexible and economical solution, especially for unusual vehicle sizes, special models, or vehicles without their original packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the foam damage the paintwork on my models? No – our grid foam is manufactured in Germany and is chlorine- and acid-free . It contains no aggressive plasticizers that could damage paintwork or plastic housings. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for the long-term storage of valuable collector's items and delicate models.

Can I rearrange the compartments later? Yes – removed segments can be reinserted as long as the dividers are still intact. This makes grid foam particularly flexible if your collection changes.

What sizes and thicknesses is the grid foam available in? The foam sheets are available in various thicknesses – from flat layers for small wagons to deep blocks for large locomotives. The grid size varies between 10 mm and 20 mm, depending on the product.

Discover our range of Euroboxes and grid foams now and build your own individual model railway storage – entirely according to your dimensions.

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