Abstract: This invention relates to an improved steel racking apparatus characterized by a rack having tiers of open sided drawer-like receptacles on at least one side thereof operable from one end and an elevator on said end that moves up and down while carrying a laterally movable cage positionable to both actuate and observe the loading and unloading of the receptacles. The invention also encompasses the combination which comprises one such elevator equipped rack and at least a second rack without the elevator positioned in spaced relation alongside thereof in position such that the receptacles of both racks opening onto the aisle therebetween can be serviced from the cage.