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I am in the process of converting a portable layout into a permanent layout and I am considering leaving some rolling stock outside all of the time to give a sort of realism to the layout.
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The cars I am considering leaving outside are Bachmann cars that were purchased used at a recent train show for about $20 - $25 each. These are not cars that are of particular importance to me and I am aware that the paint will probably fade in the sunlight. Because of their low cost and value I am not willing to buy stainless steel wheels for them so I have narrowed the choice to either using Bachmann metal wheels or LGB plastic wheels.
In the past I have always replaced plastic wheels with metal wheels but considering that these cars will probably get relatively little use I am wondering if the lack of potential rust with plastic wheels might be better than metal wheels for this application. Then too I think I have seen where others have left cars with metal wheels outside year round with little visible damage from rust.
I would appreciate hearing what experiences (good and bad) others have had with metal and plastic wheels on rolling stock that has been left outdoors for a year or more.
Thanks,
Jerry
http://www.mylargescale.com/tabid/56/forumid/9/view/topic/postid/91058/afsort/ASC/Default.aspx
The cars I am considering leaving outside are Bachmann cars that were purchased used at a recent train show for about $20 - $25 each. These are not cars that are of particular importance to me and I am aware that the paint will probably fade in the sunlight. Because of their low cost and value I am not willing to buy stainless steel wheels for them so I have narrowed the choice to either using Bachmann metal wheels or LGB plastic wheels.
In the past I have always replaced plastic wheels with metal wheels but considering that these cars will probably get relatively little use I am wondering if the lack of potential rust with plastic wheels might be better than metal wheels for this application. Then too I think I have seen where others have left cars with metal wheels outside year round with little visible damage from rust.
I would appreciate hearing what experiences (good and bad) others have had with metal and plastic wheels on rolling stock that has been left outdoors for a year or more.
Thanks,
Jerry