> what Bill said about brass models being like a cinder block is just one of
> the reasons I PREFER plastic models over brass models. It's almost like
> shooting yourself in the foot if you like long trains... > John Degnan
Whoa......hold on there.
Brass models are heavier than plastic, but can be made to roll very easily.
The rollability of brass trucks can be greatly improved, with effort, from what
arrives on the boat.
Since Bill's layout has no grades of significance, I suspect rollability is
more important to him than weight. Even the weight of brass and plastic can
become closer to equal if one strives to add weight to adhere to NMRA specs.
If any car roll like a cinder block, it is because the owner of said car has
not taken the time to "work" the trucks so that there are no catches or binds
or undue friction, etc., etc. Brass trucks roll quite nicely once worked upon.
Ed L.
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