Does the gargraves stainless steel flextrack wear out wheels faster that the tinplate?
Thanks to all in advance for your replys.
Alan
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I used for few years and nothing happened.
The wheels are made using iron powder, during the formation the wheel hardness turn very high so i don't see any risk IMO.
Andre.
The bridge on our modular club layout has SS Gargraves. There is no evidence that it has had any effect on the wheels. FWIW, it does stay cleaner than the Atlas track used elsewhere on the layout.
Gilly
The stainless track was designed for outdoor use. I used stainless on my layout because I did not know how much moisture there was going to be in the air. Humidifiers in place and no issues with the stainless.
Stainless is great for anti corrosion properties, but remember the strength stiffness goes up, so bending radii less than 072 is a task.
As far as wheel wear, don't worry about it... there are bigger fish to fry. Like that extra 2 inches your going to need to clear that hot water heater so you can package that critical turn on your layout.
One York meet some years back I bought a bundle of used Gargraves track. It included many pieces of Stainless Steel which did not have the phantom center-line. I used it in the hidden areas of my layout. Never noticed any wheel wear.
