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Old 5th Feb 2018, 9:29 am   #16
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Default Re: Hornby O-gauge track

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Originally Posted by John M0GLN View Post
Aren't most model train tracks made from 'nickel silver' and not plated?
These are made from mild steel and zinc plated.

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Originally Posted by tony brady View Post
these are call fish plates and are not insulators, they are used to connect the rails along their lengths
These are definitely insulators used to insulate the centre rail from the sleepers. The rails are joined by metal pins.
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