Question about Gargraves track

[Big_Boy_4005]

Dave, I wasn't aware that Gargraves made nickel silver track, only stainless and tinplated steel. Atlas makes nickel silver.

Gargraves ties are most likely basswood or a similar fine grained hardwood.

However, I see they have a "new" line with plastic ties.

Unless it is solid rail, you wouldn't want to step on it regardless of material.

Bending isn't very difficult, but it helps to have a form to to bend it against.

[FJ and G]

I don't know if anyone on this forum uses Gargraves but I have several questions I was hoping you can answer, as I'm going to soon be purchasing about 150 feet of the track (Seems like Charlie Ro's prices are cheapest at $250 for 50 3-ft flex sections of nickle silver wood ties; but I'd be willing to look elsewhere if prices are lower).

1. What kind of wood are the ties made from? I'm planning to use the track outside and may need to periodically apply preservatives designed for certain type of wood.

2. Are the rails nickle-silver? I'll have to be careful not to step on them perhaps.

3. How does one go about bending the track?

Many thanks