Re: Clean track/wheels

Have you found that this procedure causes any ill effects on the traction
tires?
Thanks
Bernhard Agthe wrote:
: Hi,
:
: Puckdropper wrote:
:: In extreme cases, I've had luck with a wire wheel (brass would be
:: best, steel might be a little stiff) in a motor tool. After
:: removing the main layer of gunk, I applied a thin layer of oil to
:: the wheels. Pickup is still a little iffy, but I think that's more
:: due to the pick ups themselves and not the cleaning process.
:
: Well, I used a sturdy paper towel and some alcoholic cleaner.
: Basically put the damp paper on the rails, hold the engine in place
: and turn up the power. The dark smear on the towel is quite
: impressive...
:
: Before doing this, the loco ran only when the power was at "50%", now
: it runs at about 30%, so this was/is quite a success ;-) Still need
: to take it apart to clean the dust off the pickup. And find a way
: that the bogies' outside decoration doesn't get stuck at turnout
: frogs ;-)
:
: Thanks for the hints ;-)


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