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 Posted - February 17 2012 : 10:28:33 PM
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Now I know how to clean my Proto 2k engines.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLnHUIAnf9g&feature=related
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Posted - February 17 2012 : 10:42:24 PM
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Is this guy totally numb, or what? I can see maybe using it on an unpowered car or dummy engine, but not on a powered diesel or steam loco. And what was so daunting about simply removing the shell, cleaning it with his "magic wand" and then hand cleaning the interior power train? Alcohol with a makeup sponge I can understand, but not what this video showed!
Water+electrical systems generally are not too compatible!
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 12:49:01 AM
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 08:29:39 AM
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Good reply Shaygetz! Why would ya do that? Not hard to remove a engine's shell! Oh well, he'll learn his lesson!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 08:34:25 AM
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 that is from Addam's Family TV show
Need the Classic Toy Train's Dec 1991 from the movie 
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 2:31:11 PM
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| I love the dirty plate and fork in the sink.
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 9:23:47 PM
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isn't soot something you would want on locomotives?
It's natural weathering... could have shown the locomotive has a coal-hauling job.
I agree on the "water+electric" hazards.
When dust gathers on rolling stock, that's natural weathering... there's another link that shows a guy using mineral spirits for cleaning track... another with sandpaper YIKES!!!
John
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Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - February 18 2012 : 11:41:27 PM
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We see this kind of treatment given to model trains now because of youtube and the internet. Fairly certain this inept treatment went on years ago. We just were not aware of it. Maybe those MU-2 and PT motors were "crappy" for a reason?!!
I want to see the video of when he attempts to run that -9W after sitting about a week.
And just remember folks, it's o.k. to put your locomotive under a faucet of running water as long as you are careful. And... it's possible to pick up a $#@% by the clean end, too.
Unspoken expectations are premeditated failures.
Edited by - NC shortlines on February 18 2012 11:44:16 PM
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 5:55:26 PM
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Step 1: Turn on video camera.
Step 2: Hold electric train under faucet.
Step 3: ????
Step 4: PROFIT!
I wonder if he does that with his Xbox too
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 8:46:34 PM
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I read the comments, and he said it works
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Posted - February 19 2012 : 10:32:18 PM
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Ironically, the house fire was started by one of the locos he washed in the sink.
/tyco/forum/uploaded/NickelPlate759/3935.1171677600.jpg
Me, I just take mine in the bathtub. 
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