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(...) That is pretty good. I noticed that someone pasted a comment on using more cylinders. I was thinking perhaps emulating a bag-pipe might help keep the air pressure up. (17 years ago, 2-Mar-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(URL) Hi All, I built some two tone oragne box cars, and matching box-vans (not shown). Not so easily seen is the refer units on the end in black. I'm thinking about adding a tool box or two in gray onto the under carriage. STeveB Deep link: (URL) (17 years ago, 29-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, FTX)
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| | Re: Type of metal used in 9V Track?
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(...) Yes, that's what I've heard as well. It is quite conductive while being fairly resistant to oxidation. -Jordan (17 years ago, 28-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains)
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(...) Scott: According to the book "Getting Started With LEGO Trains" the rails are made of German Silver. I will quote directly from the book. "It is a metal alloy containing no toxic heavy metals, and it presents no danger to people allergic to (...) (17 years ago, 28-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains)
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Does anyone know what type of metal the 9V track rails are made of? Is it copper? Nickel Alloy of some kind? Thanks, Scott (17 years ago, 27-Feb-08, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego)
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