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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45 Lyctus, Lead is dangerous as I used to work with it in the transit business. I was happy when alternatives were adopted! What problems are you having with the Kadee track magnets? Basically, cars loaded with steel metal weights shouldn't interfere with the magnet at all if the weights are secure, be it flat or ball bearing. Could you give us some details please? I would like to know of any potential problems. [/quote] You're right, lead is hazardous/dangerous and magnetic material does not interfere with the intended use of the magnet. My [2c] ... As you know weight is a direct result from the magnetic pull of the earth. If you have a magnet mounted between tracks when a car using steel or other magnetic material passes over the magnet it becomes momentarily "heavier" due to the magnetic pull. IMHO, if you spend the time to weight your cars so they are the "correct" scale weight, then pass them over a magnet which will make them weigh as much as 2-3 times more, it seems useless to spend the time and money adding the weight in the first place.
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