AristoCraft track has no coating...just different alloy.
I installed AristoCraft stainless steel rails in LGB and/or AristoCraft
plastic sleepers/ties. This rail never will tarnish. Great for sparkies,
less cleaning! I did spray some rail with tan stain. Looks a bit rusty.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Betsko" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 3:22 AM
Subject: Re: Track Roadbed and Operating Pit
> Mike,
>
> I believe that there is some sort of coating on the Aristo-Craft track,
> possibly to improve conductivity or to distinguish it from LGB's. The
> A-C brass track takes forever to weather. I have had the track for
> almost a year outside. I could take a green 3M pad and scrub off the
> coating to expedite the weathing process. I would do this on a test
> section. On the other hand, my LGB track is nicely weathered.
>
> I went with the A-C track because it was ready-to-use and inexpensive.
> Oh well...
>
> "M. Paterson" wrote:
> >
> > Joe, recommend that you do not paint the rails. The
> > brass will weather in (about 6 months here in CA)and
> > turn a dark brown. Painting, I found causes numerous
> > problems down the line because you either never full
> > remove the tape residue or the paint flakes or both. I
> > have painted al rail and unpainted brass, all code
> > 320.
> > The Al rail (Micro Engineering) is hand spiked in
> > redwood home made ties, the brass (LGB)is in plastic.
> > All rail is bent on site.
> > mike
> >
> > --- Joe Betsko <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > Charles and List,
> > >
> > > This page shows some of the progress I made today
> > > http://www.gardensteamers.com/track_install.html
> > > Right now, I have a
> > > level point to point set up and it's great to be
> > > steaming in the meantime!
> > >
> > > Charles, a drain pipe would eventually surface on my
> > > property after
> > > trenching about another 15 feet or otherwise it's
> > > "Steam in the Pond"
> > > for me! Or I could put in a pipe with holes - not
> > > sure of the exact
> > > term at the moment...
> > >
> > > I like the mat suggestion. Thanks!
> > >
> > > Charles Brumbelow wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Drainage to what? Sump pump? Or are you on a
> > > slope where the drain pipe
> > > > would eventually surface? I suggest something
> > > removable to keep the feet
> > > > off the concrete(?) floor. Door mats made of
> > > recycled tires is a
> > > > possiblilty which comes to mind. And something to
> > > keep the butt off the
> > > > concrete wall . . . Just a couple of thoughts .
> > > . . Charles
> > > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > > Joe Betsko
> > > Pennsylvania USA
> > >
> > > Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net
> > > Primer for Novice Live Steamers:
> > > http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html
> > > Share Live Steaming Tips:
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> > >
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> >
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> --
> Regards,
> Joe Betsko
> Pennsylvania USA
>
> Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net
> Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html
> Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html
>
> iMac - Hey, I don't do windows!
