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. . . . .ALUMINUM TRACK IS ON THE WATER
Dear All,
We will be receiving our first shipment of Aluminum switches and crossings as well as a selection of straights and curves. The prices make track affordable after copper became the new gold. Yes, the conductivity is not as good, but it’s not bad. It’s strength is good and for battery operation or live steam it’s an ideal solution.
Aristo-Craft has used the best Aluminum grade we could find for this use and of course it matches with our regular track line in physical size. The color is more realistic than the gold color of brass and these are the same ties with the lifetime guarantee.
We tried this material in the past and had no quality issues, but the price was not competitive with brass, but with brass continuing its climb the stainless option is becoming a great way to bring new people into the hobby. We have committed to the Aluminum line and will maintain inventories as we do for the brass and stainless lines.
We even have 8’ rail in stock for those that want to bend there own curves as well as having 6’ flex track in stock with rail clamps attached.
Your customers will be asking for this time proven material. By the way, LGB at (trademark of Marklin) first produced their track in Aluminum and changed to brass later.
All the best,
Lewis Polk
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Nice addition to the mix. Not sure if I understand what he means by Stainless Option a great way to bring others into the hobby…surely he meant to write AL…wonder if he’s looking to hire a proofreader??
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