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Offline Giorginetto

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Question about LGB track
« on: July 05, 2012, 11:35:33 »
Does anyone know the exact material the LGB metasl tracks are madfe off ? I know it must be a brass allowy with a high Copper concentration , does anyone know any further specifications  ??? ???  :) :)
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2012, 16:32:55 »
They are made of solid brass (Cu Zn). Sleepers are made from a high quality plastic, that serves many years outdoors.
LGB rails can be soldered, but you need an soldering iron from at least 100W.

Older LGB rails, ending with a "W" after the partnumber are made from white metal with a thin layer of brass, and are not intended to use outdoors.
« Last Edit: July 05, 2012, 16:38:24 by Marco_4124 »
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2012, 07:53:29 »
Thanks Marco . If anyones knwos the details of this CuZn alloy used for the LGB tracks i would appreciate PM me ..  :)
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2012, 16:39:13 »
Generally speaking brass is between 60% Cu — 40% Zn and 70% Cu — 30% Zn, sometimes added with 1,2% Tin or up to 4% Lead. In California no more than 0,25% Lead is allowed.

There are other special mixtures, but then you have to think about coins, guns and marine use. Not the type of brass we are speaking about.

@ Giorginetto, why do you want to know this?
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2012, 16:44:47 »
Quote from: Marco_4124 on July 09, 2012, 16:39:13
Generally speaking brass is between 60% Cu — 40% Zn and 70% Cu — 30% Zn, sometimes added with 1,2% Tin or up to 4% Lead. In California no more than 0,25% Lead is allowed.

There are other special mixtures, but then you have to think about coins, guns and marine use. Not the type of brass we are speaking about.

@ Giorginetto, why do you want to know this?

I work in the metals industry and we make such alloys  ;D so i am really intrigued to know which one it is   :)
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2012, 17:47:22 »
Quote from: Giorginetto on July 09, 2012, 16:44:47
I work in the metals industry and we make such alloys  ;D so i am really intrigued to know which one it is   :)

You'll be making your own rails next!   :)
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2012, 03:36:12 »
if yours are cheeper I want a lot of them, you never have enough track  <:>
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2012, 06:13:05 »
Quote from: Rasputin on July 12, 2012, 03:36:12
if yours are cheeper I want a lot of them, you never have enough track  <:>

 ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2012, 11:40:48 »
Quote from: Giorginetto on July 12, 2012, 06:13:05
;D ;D ;D
But if you make your own tracks (if!!), I hope, you don't make them of brass.
I think, stainless steel would be better, you don't have to clean them so much.
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Re: Question about LGB track
« Reply #9 on: July 12, 2012, 12:23:39 »
I cant make my own tracks chaps . I wish i could  though   ;D ;D ;D. There is never enough steck track  as correctly stated before

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