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markdgls: From what I understand there are conductivity problems with mixing track types. (Makes sense, inconsistent resistance). I believe Brass to to be the best, but lets see if we can an electric modeler to respond here. Being a Live Steamer, I'm NOT an expert on powered rails. All I know is that steel is good when new, but rusts quickly. Stainless lasts forever but never looks prototypical unless you paint it rust color then sand the paint off the top rail surface. Aluminum corrodes and I understand is NOT the best conductor. I would think this would be the WORST to mix with something else due to an electrolysis problem it could create with a dissimilar metal. I here usuing aluminum TOTALLY is OK tho. I use Brass because I like the way it weathers and is fairly middle of the road cost-wise and not that hard to bend. Conductivity is not an issue for me, but they tell me brass is best all around, when it is.
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