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Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 2 Apr 2011 19:29:57 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach wrote:
> 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
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> Based on past history here in .trains, they could have picked a better day to
> make this announcement...
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> 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.
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> JohnG, GMLTC
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 we've come to expect from plastic
parts. Perhaps that's because the one I have was a preproduction version?
I'm impressed with this product and wish ME Models well.
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| (...) I noticed that too, Larry, just by looking at the pics on RailBricks. The connectors have a certain patina to them that sets them slightly apart from a LEGO-produced plate's gloss. (...) Me too. Ed (15 years ago, 9-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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| (...) 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 (...) (16 years ago, 1-Apr-11, to lugnet.trains)
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