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mighalpern

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Atlas code 55 plating
« on: June 17, 2016, 11:52:15 PM »
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Ok guys
sorry to bring this up, spent some time looking for the information on the plating on the turn outs posted last week, posted by the machinist genius  Carillo???  but I'm an Idiot with this forum stuff
So i have been cleaning my track the last two days in preparation for my Saturday work party and Geez I am beginning to see a cooper-isn tint to some of my point rails on my code 55 turnouts!!
 Don't think it's paranoia, since those last posts last week, but just wondered if others are seeing this too???  I use a bright boy and then CRC 2-26 to clean.
Otherwise no real issues, will there be issues ???
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Re: Atlas code 55 plating
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2016, 12:05:40 AM »
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Bright Boy is a rubberized abrasive eraser pad - friend of mine uses it on his Atlas c55 turnouts with the same results. This is a cosmetic-only issue.  But they sure look funny with copper colored frogs.

Max Magliaro was the person who recommended re-plating them using nickel plating solution.
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Re: Atlas code 55 plating
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2016, 02:09:30 AM »
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https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=39169.0

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