Used 48" LGB track came with metal joiners every 12"

[natoanjou]

Just picked up some used LGB 48" straight track (circa 1999, labeled 1000010). That part number is not made anymore.
Not sure if it was manufactured this way but there are standard brass joiners every 12", on both sides, 6 per track. The joiners are actually long enough to go between the track bottom and ties.
I'd like to remove them if they're not necessary. Any thoughts on this. Thank you!
Nato

 

[maxi-model]

I think they are there to stop the separate sections of sleepers on a long track length (on1.5 m flexi track lengths there are 5 sets of sleepers) from "kreeping" to one end or creating unsightly gaps. I have seen the same on 1200 mm set track from LGB. Max

 

[Software Tools]

I'd like to remove them if they're not necessary

The rail joiners are there to keep the 600mm tie sections from sliding on the rail. If you are screwing down the track with a screw through every tie sections, then they are not necessary, but otherwise it is best to leave them in place.

 

[dunnyrail]

Taking them extra fishplates a very tricky job as you need to slide the rail out, not easy on the non flex track, just leave them in place.

 

[natoanjou]

The rail joiners are there to keep the 600mm tie sections from sliding on the rail. If you are screwing down the track with a screw through every tie sections, then they are not necessary, but otherwise it is best to leave them in place.

I think they will stay on. Thanks for info.

 

[natoanjou]

The rail joiners are there to keep the 600mm tie sections from sliding on the rail. If you are screwing down the track with a screw through every tie sections, then they are not necessary, but otherwise it is best to leave them in place.

I will.