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Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:13:08 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Eric Olson wrote:
> ME Models has just released metal L-gauge train rails:
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> The video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R5lEp-FjrY
> The review:
> http://www.railbricks.com/railblog-categories/announcements/247-salvation-is-here
Based on past history here in .trains, they could have picked a better day to
make this announcement...
Neat system, but I have a concern that the plastic wheels against the sharp
inside edge of the rail will wear down the wheels faster than usual. If I buy
some, I might have to round off the top of the rails just a bit.
JohnG, GMLTC
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 | | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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| (...) Our manufacturer of the rails runs the rail through a "de-burrer" machine. Basically there is a wash and bunch of ceramic stones. The unit vibrates and a unique smooth finish comes about when each rail comes out of the bath. There are no sharp (...) (14 years ago, 1-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
| | | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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| (...) I have a sample and the edges, while crisp rather than rounded, are not sharp enough to cut. There may be a bit more wear due to the metal corner, not sure. But I'm not too worried about that. The adapter piece is a little less shiny than (...) (14 years ago, 2-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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