Bachmann's brass track and LGB Brass Track Compatability ?

dude2112

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Hi too all,
I am sorry if this question has been asked before but. Does the LGB Brass track join up to the new Bachmann brass track without any issues ?
The new track with my Thomas Christmas Set has tiny grub screws holding the fish plates in place instead of the clips shown in the videos btw....

Andy.
 
Just about but the Bachmann fishplates are not a great fit onto the LGB track. You have to use pliers to open up the fishplates a bit.

I have used some of the Bachmann brass track from my Thomas starter set on my layout, connected to LGB but have kept the Bachmann track together as far as possible.

I would still recommend buying LGB and PIKO track over buying more Bachmann track.

Rob
 
If you need some lgb r1 curves, just stick an wanted advert in the wanted section. Most people have a few tucked away that they wouldn't mind converting to extra train money.

As guide price
r1 curves are about £3.50 each
R1 manual points £20 each
 
But how is Bachmann brass track quality?
 
Bachmann track is made using the same rail as Aristo-Craft and USA Trains, just a different sleeper design.
 
Thanks!
 
Several reasons but for starters Bachmann track is not as available and, where you can get it, you have to buy packs rather than the individual pieces you need.

Also LGB has been doing Brass track for decades and has a proven track record. Bachmann are new to it in the last couple of years. It might be OK but the Bachmann track does not seem as substantial.

Piko is also worth looking at as fits well with LGB and tends to be a bit cheaper. Also they do some different radius curves which can be useful.

Rob
 
Hello again, thanks for the answers so far. ;)

I have a chance to buy some LGB brass track which I already know from your help on this forum only needs a slight adjust on the rail joiners.....

Can I now ask if the spacing of the sleepers is the same so will not look out of place ?

It has been suggested to me to switch to PECO G finer scale track which is nickel silver so would have ta get rid of my brass track as I obviously want the same track all around my layout.....

This layout is being built inside my loft BTW... :)
 
dude2112 said:
Hello again, thanks for the answers so far. ;)


Can I now ask if the spacing of the sleepers is the same so will not look out of place ?
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Bachmann track does look out of place when mixed with LGB. >:(
 
Just to add I have used code 332 LGB track because I am building a ground level outside railway.

Peco code 250 track is a more realistic size and I would of probably gone with it, if working inside.

I would recommend seeing some track and layouts in the flesh and seeing what you like.

Near Stoke there is the G scale model railway at chasewater and your closest shop is probably Back 2 Bay 6 in Telford. Also there is G Rail in Stafford in March.

Rob
 
Thanks for the plug..
At Chasewater, we have Peco code 250 rail on the original Harz layout, and have added a loop around this using LGB code 332 track. - Mainly because we had s/h LGB track to hand, and it is more readily available.

I will try and get some 'comparison' pictures for you..
PhilP.
 
dude2112 said:
Hello again, thanks for the answers so far. ;)

I have a chance to buy some LGB brass track which I already know from your help on this forum only needs a slight adjust on the rail joiners.....

Can I now ask if the spacing of the sleepers is the same so will not look out of place ?

It has been suggested to me to switch to PECO G finer scale track which is nickel silver so would have ta get rid of my brass track as I obviously want the same track all around my layout.....

This layout is being built inside my loft BTW... :)
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The only problem with the sleepers on different manufactuer's tracks (on Code 332 rail) is the colour! As you are building inside, it is best to stick to one make because you will not get weathering to camoflage the differences like you do outside. If building outside, I think LGB is the best - it develops a quite realistic pattination that resembles the real thing.
 
Some manufacturers of code 332 track make different sleeper spacings to suit either US standard gauge appearance or European narrow gauge. IMHO you have got to be looking closely to notice it really when it is down on the ground and ballasted. The surface of the rail from different makes will tarnish over time at different rates outdoors dependent on make.

I mix LGB, Tenmille (with adaptors to the others), Aristocraft, Piko and GRS handmade wood sleeper stuff and it does not trouble me. They are all code 332 types. I use fish-plates and rail-clamps, on their own and together, dependent on situation. There are no electrical conductivity or running issues. Max.
 
Most of the track on my railway is LGB, but I do have some ART track(euro sleeper spacing) and a R2 Train-Line point. I have also used Tenmille in the past.

Look on the real railway, and you will see different types of track in use in the same area. Bull head and flat bottom rail, with wood, concrete and steel sleepers. Nodrog and Stockers have done this on their layouts and it does look prototypical.

So I don't see any problem mixing track....
 
I think I have the lot, or at least most of it anyway.

Aristo, Bachmann, LGB, Piko, USA Trains, and "Concrete Sleepers", all that is laid is joined with a mix of their fishplates as well as Hillman and Massoth rail clamps.

It adds something to the dimension of the railway IMHO. What exactly I`m not sure :-

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All the track types have their own advantages, Peco nickel-silver rail is better than brass but you don't have much choice. The German brands use better plastic for the sleepers but the Chinese use better quality brass that stays brighter longer.
 
Brass is the best conductor of electricity i.e. LGB solid brass and as so will tarnish in the open Aristocraft and Chinese are not pure brass so will stay brighter longer but are not so good for conductivity The same goes for Peco nickel-silver. Nice to look at not so good over long distance. So for electric locos solid brass is the best plus fish plates to allow expansion and subtraction.
 
:) You are all so helpful it makes me glad that I have changed scales.......
Thankyou so far for all your answers. ;)

I have however just looked at some Aristo-craft pics of their track and noticed that it had the same grub screws on the fish plates....
This leads me to think that Bachmann are using Aristo's track, this is good as means I have many more options.

I will ask Bachmann the question and let you all know the answer.....
 
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