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Reply to "lionel JLC GG1 sideframes zinc rot"

Ted S posted:

...Caveat Emptor, I know.  But zinc pest (and the lack of replacement parts) is a big issue.  There ought to be a persistent "watch list" on the Forum, or somewhere else on the web that folks can refer to, and be informed that there's a known risk of zinc rot for certain products...

I think others would also appreciate an consolidated online reference list of confirmed modern-day zinc pest models instead of the current scattered postings that exist on this forum and others.

Brandy posted:

Maybe Lionel and MTH consider doing as you recommended in 3D then reproducing frames at a reasonable price......Just Sayin ! 

You would think that with the advances in 3D scanning/printing technology and as the relevent pricing drops that we would see Lionel, MTH, Atlas and some others more seriously looking into or applying 3D printing for adding to their replacement parts on products that are in or no longer in current production.  Once whatever initial replacement parts get depleted the company can produce a part on a when needed basis without the burden and cost of maintaining a varied SKU on-hand inventory.

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