De-bright the rails. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Rick BivinsOGR Forum Member

Hello OGR Land.

How does one "de-bright" the the rails and/or ties of new tubular rail? I am sure there is more than "one" way! Please show the results and tell how it was done.

Hint: Photo's speak volumes.

Many Thanks.

Rick.

1/8/134:19 PM

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AceOGR Forum Member

My old tubular rail is naturally oxidized, just like real rails on real railroads.

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1/8/134:25 PM

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

You can do something as simple as spray the sides of the rails, then before it's dry, wipe the tops for proper conductivity, instant aging. A rust brown works well, that's what I did with Atlas track before ballasting.

1/8/134:28 PM

Rick BivinsOGR Forum Member

Gunrunnerjohn,

Any photo's John?

Ace,

I have some of those too!

Rick.

1/8/134:35 PM

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

This is on the modular club layout, so we'll have lots of pictures after Sunday, we're having an open-house.

1/8/135:40 PM

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