--- In [email protected], Stan Maddox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> This entire thread has been very interesting and educational,
Yep, it is an interesting topic that has been hiding in the dark for
quite a while. Good to bring it out into the light for discussion.
> I just always assumed that nickel silver
> rail was the only thing available
Welcome to the human race. Sort of like going into the hobby store
and assuming that HO and N are the only things available. S does not
exist. Right?
> 1. Who sells steel rail, and is it available in the common sizes?
One company is named "Right-O-Way". I do not know their address,
etc., but most O scale guys are familiar with them. I believe that
code .125 is the smallest size they make. My local HO guy uses a
smaller size, but I am not sure where he gets it.
> 2. How does the cost of steel rail compare to nickel silver?
I have no idea.
> 3. Are there any corrosion issues where steel and nickel silver
touch?
I have not heard of any, but have not specifically asked this
question.
> 4. Are there any soldering issues when using steel rail?
Soldering steel requires a LOT more heat, but can be done. Just use a
bigger soldering iron. There is some sort of a special flux that
makes the job easier. Note that steel rail is harder and so cutting
and filing are more difficult, but can be done.
> 5. Are stainless steel drivers commercially available?
River Raisin Models made some for their UP Turbine and sells them
separately. They come complete with gears and axles already
assembled. Really nice.... Maybe SouthWind Models has some spare
parts of steam loco drivers. Other than that, you'd have to find a
good machine shop and have some made up and then press them onto the
driver casting.
> 6. Are stainless steel wheels commercially available for
retrofitting
> diesel engines?
Not that I have heard about.
> 7. Has anyone tried stainless steel rail and drivers working
> together, and if so, can the engine pull tree stumps?
Find a serious O scale guy and ask him that question. Perhaps there
is an O scale Yahoo Group with some experiences to relate. I suspect
the answer is in the affirmative.
Hope this helps a bit. Have fun with your l-o-n-g trains.
Cheers....Ed L.
> On Oct 2, 2008, at 1:43 PM, Ed Kozlowsky wrote:
>
> > Steel rail is VERY popular in O scale. Even with clipper oil
the
> > adhesion is outstanding.
> >
> > Ed Kozlowsky
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