https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks Model railroads and model trains Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:58:25 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5553 Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:58:25 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5553 Steel rails rust. Brass does not rust, but it does tarnish. Oxidation in both cases.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5482 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 11:29:43 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5482 I always use nickel-silver track and all my rolling stock is equipped with metal replacement wheels and this means less track and wheel cleaning. DCC also makes a difference as the grime does not build up so quick due to the ac current. when the track does need cleaning a quick wipe with a cloth pad and spot of methylated spirits is all that is needed.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5421 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 09:09:11 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5421 The oxide on nickel silver is conductive, therefore the rails do not need scrubbing with a track rubber, a wipe with cloth or tissue is adequate.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5420 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:15:00 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5420 Also, Ni-Silver rails have steel like realistic shine on top surface but brass rails have undesirable yellow-golden.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5417 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:45:49 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5417 Both have to be cleaned now and then, and the nickel-silver requires more wiring!

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5413 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 01:56:48 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5413 Thanks for the info and update…

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2014/04/advantages-of-using-nickel-silver-tracks.html#comment-5411 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:48:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=3112#comment-5411 I agree with you 100%

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