Last nite was one of the coolest nights we have had here in Phoenix in quite awhile. Well, we had a big thunderstorm come through and it cooled everything off quite nicely… so out to the garage I went, and was out there for a few hours. First time in months…
Well, I went to runs ome train and had all kinds of issues. Keep stopping dead, lights flickering, just yuck! Track look clean, even wiped most of it to get of dust, but still had problems… I noticed that when I ran my finger over the rail, some parts felt smooth, others felt, sticky, or rough? I found some 3000 grit sand paper and gave the sections a quick rubbing, smooth, and perfect operation.
It has been a normal hot summer for us and the gagrage has been in 90’s for most of it. (Daytime 90-100) but, it has been incredibly humid this year. And a good portion of this rail has now survived it 3rd summer. So, to getting back to my issue… Can nickel silver oxidize? If not, what was it that I was feeling? And no, it wasnt paint, glue, or pigeaon poo [:)]