Nickel Silver Model Train Tracks

December 30, 2005

Nickel silver train tracks are one track option for model train enthusiasts to consider when building a model train set layout.

As with Brass track, Nickel silver train track also forms an oxide, but are still a good conductor of electricity. The oxide that forms on nickel silver happens to be electrically conductive whereas that which forms on steel and brass is not. What this means is that after a while on steel and brass rails the model trains tend to run erratically. This means you’ll need to clean the rails frequently to avoid this problem.

Using nickel silver train track means you will have better running model trains and less time spent cleaning train track. That’s why many model railroaders favor nickel silver train tracks for their model train sets.