Several train club members have used different brass rail joiners with the
following results:
LGB brass work fine until they get brittle and simply break in half
(over 8 years)
AristoCraft . . . weak even using the screws. Metal is too soft in my
opinion.
Aluminum . . . weak and prone to oxidation
Brass rail clamps . . . one brand simply has broken in half in a matter
of months.
Stainless Steel rail clamps work exceedingly well without
electrolysis or loss of physical bond or loss of electrical contact in the
year I have used them outdoors in rainy Oregon. (I ordered from St. Aubin
Station 1 888 STAUBIN Orders, 1 815- 334-9100 Info, 1 815 334- FAX).
Gary of Eugene, OR
www.angelfire.com/or/trainguy
- Original Message -
From: "M. Paterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: Epiphany!
> I do not have a source for ss joiners. I do wish to
> comment upon the use of brass joiners.
> I have been using the brass joiners with al rail for
> over 8 years without any problems. I am not pushing
> any electrons through the track. Yes I have seen
> electrolysis between the joiner and the rail. This
> has served to "bond" the joiner to the rail and when I
> have had to "break" the joint the rail does not appear
> to be materially damaged.
> Mike
>
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