Is LGB track compatible w/ Bachmann track

[Anonymous]

Good Morning,
Just getting started in large scale and was looking to procure some track via e-bay. Quite a bit of LGB and Bachmann available. I was wondering if the two can be used together?

Any problem w/ joiners?
Do you know if the size (code) of the rail seems to be similar or do they have different code rail between the two?
Any other concerns?
Thx
- - Stack [:D]

[Anonymous]

Stack
I just replaced all my g--gauge bachmann track with aristo craft brass track ,. the trains run better , now i have brass track for my inside lay out and out side lay out . ben

[Anonymous]

Bachman track is not suitable for outdoor use. I do not believe the connectors would work between Bachman and LGB. At least the Bachman track I have would not work with LGB. Aristo and LGB track is compatible. The Bachman track will rust very rapidly if used outside.
Richard

[Tom The Brat]

You really don't want the Bachmann track. I expect there will be a lot of it showing up on Ebay 'cause of all the guys who bought the Sams Club set to get the Annie loco.

[Anonymous]

DON'T GO THERE....BACHMANN TRACK IS GESTINKEN!!

[Anonymous]

Bachmann track has a plastic core that extends into the rail joint that does not allow a connection (electrical or otherwise) with LGB. The main fact remains that Bachmann track rusts into oblivion outdoors, very good for indoor or portable running, not for outdoor use!!!!

[Anonymous]

This has always made me wonder why Bachmann even bothers selling their track[:O][%-)][D)]

Keep any straight sections for storage or display.

I can't imagine an e-bay add for selling bachmann track unless it said
"Free to Good Home"

[Anonymous]

I wonder if Bachmann would lose or profit by a halting of production of this track and outsource in a sense by selling a circle of Aristo or LGB?

[Anonymous]

I don't kmnow anything about Bachman track but i do know this method of "roll forming" track isn't popular and interchanging track of different metals makes you a prime candidate for electrolysis problems

I also know that just about all successful layouts have brass track of a number of slightly different alloys and you would want to have a very good reason for going away from it.

So without saying a word against Bachman; the answer in short is no Virginia don't do it.


Regards Ian

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Capt Carrales

I wonder if Bachmann would lose or profit by a halting of production of this track and outsource in a sense by selling a circle of Aristo or LGB?

Better Yet, Stop Production, make a compatable brass or stainless track and sell it at the ever lower Bachmann prices!

[Anonymous]

Muchas Gracias for the tips folks - much appreciated.
- - Stack.

[Anonymous]

instead of throwing the bachmann track away ,i used the straight track , and put it on my 8 shelves that are 6 to 8 ft. long, it worked out fine ,to put my trains and cars on , i had every thing sitting on the shelve with on track . , now i don't. Ben[:)]