Is graphite paste a permanent thing?

[Mobi]

If I apply graphite paste between tracks, shall I be able to take apart tracks in future or it becomes a monolithic track like welded one? :-\

 

[stevedenver]

its grease, no more no less,
no problem pulling apart,
takes detergent and toothbrush to remove

 

[CoggesRailway]

If anything it will be easier to separate. Copper slip or whatever , it just keeps corrosion at bay for few years meaning joints stay more conductive longer

 

[pugwash]

As the guys above have said, graphite is super-slippy. I recently lifted my track which had been laid using the original LGB fishplates and their graphite grease and after seven or eight years outside was as good as new.

 

[dutchelm]

The only time it becomes permenant is if you walk on it & then walk on the carpet!

 

[beachdonkey]

The only time it becomes permenant is if you walk on it & then walk on the carpet!

Too true

 

[stevelewis]

I lifted 12 year+ Laid track when we moved house in 06 graphite paste was still present in the joiners and still slippery and black!