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Re: ME Models Metal Rails
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 9 Apr 2011 02:55:15 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach wrote:
> > In lugnet.trains, Eric Olson wrote:
> > > ME Models has just released metal L-gauge train rails:
> > >
> > > 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.
> >
> > JohnG, GMLTC
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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.
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> 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 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.
> I'm impressed with this product and wish ME Models well.
Me too.
Ed
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