A suitcase-style model railway case characterized in that the
lower half (1) and the lid (2), (Fig. 1), have the same dimensions (width, length, and height) and are connected at the top edge on the broad side by hinges (3) (Fig. 2). When opened (Figs. 2 and 3), a minimal gap provides a seamless transition between the track layouts of the
lower half (1) and the lid (2). This results in a
usable area for a model railway
layout twice the size of conventional suitcase-style layouts. Previously available suitcase-style model railways only offer the area of the
lower half for track
layout. This
system, with track transitions at the ends of the suitcase halves, offers longer, straight track sections (Fig. 3) compared to previous suitcase-style layouts, which consist only of short ovals. For example,The case also accommodates a terminal
station, which can hold
train compositions with up to four express
train carriages. When folded (Fig. 1), the model railway case is easy to transport and protects the
layout components from dust and damage during transport and storage when the layout is not in use. Single-
drill cylinder hinges (3) with a 180-degree opening angle are suitable. Centering pins (4, Fig. 5) in the end faces of the two case halves (1) and (2) ensure a precise fit for the track joints at the junction between the case halves.