I have a bunch of 027 three rail in 40" sections I need to store. Any suggestions on what works? Plastic totes? Mailer Tubes? I got a bunch to store...
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My suggestion..... Spray with WD-40 and store in Milk Crates. Store in attic or garage attic. NOT in basement!
Just my opinion but, I sure would NOT use WD-40! I would use a light SYNTHETIC oil, and then wrap them in wax paper.
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I have stored these tracks multiple years in my basement with no issue. I am looking for storage container solutions. Was thinking about an under the bed storage tote.
Just curious, what is the reason for not using WD40. I've used it for years for many different purposes and it seemed to work very well to prevent rust and corrosion.
rogerpete posted:I Was thinking about an under the bed storage tote.
Sounds about right to me. The cosmoline is a bit overkill, and not much fun to remove.
plastic boxes wax paper and rice a lot of rice.
silica gel will work too but is expensive.
AG.
Hotwater, now is a fine time to tell me that WD-40 is bad. I put my GG-1 and FM trucks in a container of WD-40 and drew down a vacuum on them until the WD-40 boiled. (it was fun to watch). My intent was no air would be left in any pores of the engine trucks, gears, axles, or brass bushings. Does WD-40 attack or coat the metal?
aussteve posted:Hotwater, now is a fine time to tell me that WD-40 is bad. I put my GG-1 and FM trucks in a container of WD-40 and drew down a vacuum on them until the WD-40 boiled. (it was fun to watch). My intent was no air would be left in any pores of the engine trucks, gears, axles, or brass bushings. Does WD-40 attack or coat the metal?
It as always been my understanding that the "WD" in WD-40 represented "Water Dispersant" as originally specified by the U.S. military. They subsequently discovered that the product actually ATTRACTED moisture, and thus was rejected by the military. Thus, it became available to the public.
Over the decades, I have used WD-40 as a thread loosen treatment (think Liquid Wrench) and various outher penetrate uses. In the railroad industry, I have never seen WD-40 used as a "preservative" by the old head "experts". Used as a quick lubricant,,,,,yes. Used as a thread penetrant,,,,,yes. Used as a preservative,,,,,,no.
