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Offline Rocca  
#1 Posted : 08 May 2018 07:01:00(UTC)
Rocca

Italy   
Joined: 28/01/2004(UTC)
Posts: 615
Dear friends, i'm looking for tips for reactivating some old M contact rails. I've treated them with Ferox but they'ren't still working and cleaned the rust with the Dremel.
Thanks in advance for any help
Best regards
Stefano
Offline JohnjeanB  
#2 Posted : 08 May 2018 11:48:49(UTC)
JohnjeanB

France   
Joined: 04/02/2011(UTC)
Posts: 3,084
Location: Paris, France
Hi Stefano,
Usually these rails don't pose problems. I suggest:
- to check the continuity between the insulated rail section and the female plug,
- to restore the rails surface using 1000 grain abrasive paper (for bodywork) and finish with wood (yes!!) to have a nice clean surface without grooves
Here is my older M rail layout


UserPostedImage

Cheers
Jean
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Offline Rocca  
#3 Posted : 08 May 2018 19:08:06(UTC)
Rocca

Italy   
Joined: 28/01/2004(UTC)
Posts: 615
Originally Posted by: JohnjeanB Go to Quoted Post
Hi Stefano,
Usually these rails don't pose problems. I suggest:
- to check the continuity between the insulated rail section and the female plug,
- to restore the rails surface using 1000 grain abrasive paper (for bodywork) and finish with wood (yes!!) to have a nice clean surface without grooves
Here is my older M rail layout


Cheers
Jean




Thank you so much...I'll try that the soonest! I suppose that the troubles are because the rails have a lot of rust. That is why I used the Ferox!
Thank for sharing the picture. Yours is a great layout
Best regards
Offline Rocca  
#4 Posted : 09 May 2018 18:47:31(UTC)
Rocca

Italy   
Joined: 28/01/2004(UTC)
Posts: 615
Well, I'm pleased to let you know that the troubles are solved now with abrasive paper and the rails seem working fine! Thank you so much, Jean.
Best regards
Stefano
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