Large Scale Central

Train Li Plastic track

General Discussion
#21

Mark Dash said:

Nick S. said:

Dont really know why people cant read!!! Web page…Display track…

Well it doesn’t say anywhere on their site to use it only indoors, nor does it say that it can’t be left out in sun.

In fact if YOU actually read the site it says

"ProRail Display has many uses:

  • in conjunction with our ProTies for your display shelves as well storage - as a flatbed car load for a track laying train (highly flexible - go easily around R3) - run engines on battery and live steam without the expense of metal rails <---- Can YOU read??

My bad, I did see that the ad was updated to say that only the 1st part Display Track.

Hmmmmmm my 1st mistake o well i’m sure there will be one or 2 more in my lifetime.

#22

I certainly don’t want to add any fuel to the fire.

I know initially it was advertised for indoor use only.

Now I likewise see that the advertising has “added” battery and live steam.

Adding battery does not imply (necessarily) outdoor use.

But I would say that stating it works for live steam implies outdoor use. (Yeah I know there is one guy online who runs live steam in his basement)

The stuff is dicey outdoors, and slippery when dry.

Steam oil should make it close to the coefficient of friction of Teflon ha ha!

The weight of live steamers will deflect the rails also, I have heard that comment of users of this track with heavy locos.

I do understand that manufacturers and dealers want to make money, but that last sentence about suitability is misleading in my opinion.

One person that tried it had it on a grade up to storage tracks. He had a lot of difficulty getting trains “up there”.

So, it’s very reasonable to ask people about using this stuff outdoors here on this forum.

(calm Nick, calm)

Regards, Greg

#23

Greg Elmassian said:

I certainly don’t want to add any fuel to the fire.

I know initially it was advertised for indoor use only.

Now I likewise see that the advertising has “added” battery and live steam.

Adding battery does not imply (necessarily) outdoor use.

But I would say that stating it works for live steam implies outdoor use. (Yeah I know there is one guy online who runs live steam in his basement)

The stuff is dicey outdoors, and slippery when dry.

Steam oil should make it close to the coefficient of friction of Teflon ha ha!

The weight of live steamers will deflect the rails also, I have heard that comment of users of this track with heavy locos.

I do understand that manufacturers and dealers want to make money, but that last sentence about suitability is misleading in my opinion.

One person that tried it had it on a grade up to storage tracks. He had a lot of difficulty getting trains “up there”.

So, it’s very reasonable to ask people about using this stuff outdoors here on this forum.

(calm Nick, calm)

Regards, Greg

Who’s not Calm ? All’s good here. I own 1000 ft of it, So I already know it doesnt work well outdoors. Not because its bad track because it’s meant as display track.

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