I am building a garden railroad for a friend.I have never used “G” scale track.Should I use brass or stainless.We are located in florida and will be elevating the track 8" off the ground.I have had “O” scale trains for years so can figure out most else.Thanks,
Ed
Mainly, do you like your track yellow or gray?
Brass is a little less expensive.
If you’re not running power through the track, then it doesn’t matter, though brass is a little easier to cut, file and such.
Brass is more conductive than stainless, Oxydized stainless is far more conductive than oxydized brass, but stainless with tree sap, dog pee, squashed ants and suchlike isn’t any more conductive than brass with tree sap, dog pee, squashed ants and suchlike.
aristocraft usa brass is good because of the joining system with scews.
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Depends wether you are going to use track power. Brass is an excellent conductor, you will get less voltage drop. It also weathers very nicely. It is also probably much stronger than stainless. Best of luck with whatever you chose to use.
Stronger than stainless?
This stainless is HARD STUFF!
The right track is the one you can afford. Refer to www.gscalechuffchuff.com
Of course, there’s Chuff, who makes his own[:D]
Stainless is definitely stiffer and stronger than brass. For track power I would go with stainless, even though it stays shiny.
Battery power, I’d go brass, weathers better.
Save money? Go aluminum and use battery power.
Top of the line? DCC and stainless Aristo, or the very nice H&R stainless.
The type of power for your locos is tied very closely to your track choice.
Regards, Greg
I have had brass only outdoors for 5 years. Monthly cleaning by the LGB track cleaning engine in hot weather and every time I run a train the first time, I drag around a track cleaning car.
To get the best power pickup from the track, I always tie 2 engines together or add a car with power pickups. This improves power pickup and engines run very smooth.