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Nickel Silver Rail Resistance by Code, and AWG Equivalent Wire Gauge
Code
Resistance,
Ohms per thousand feet
Equivalent Wire Size (AWG)
100
Atlas

Shinohara

38
26
83
Walthers

Shinohara

52
27
83
Atlas

Micro Engineering

78
28
70
Shinohara
77
28
70
Micro Engineering
116
30
Nickel Silver is an alloy composed mainly of copper but does differ depending on alloy used. Rail profiles vary among different brands.