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 Posted - February 27 2013 : 2:35:50 PM
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ready made or i am sure anyone could make it themselves,ken
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Posted - February 28 2013 : 07:37:06 AM
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use cardboard or wood to get the gunk off the wheels and rails. A bit of chapstick to get the heavy/hard gunk off.
Do not use anything that resembles any shiny stuff in something that looks like an erasure. It will scratch the wheels and rails... and in the long run, increase your efforts to clean and reclean both.
I've used a "brite-boy" to clean/shine metal because its abrasive removes metal...
chap-stick, very lightly applied to a very small section of rails, about 1 inch/ 3 cm and run your drive wheels over it, even holding the locomotive a few moments, is a nice home remedy.
Why does Kadee use brass bristles in it's wheel cleaner? It's bristles are essentially softer that the metal on the wheels. It's abrasive enough to clean, but not enough to scratch.
I have expressed my views on cleaning track and wheels with my methods for a few years because it works. I know it works because I have not had to clean 90% of my track for two years. The other 10%? it's a bit dusty in this town and my track that isn't used gets dust which isn't picked up by any wheels.
The tubular lip balm that sticks to the rails and wheels remains conductive.
Where does the rest of this conductive gunk go or end up? Some sticks to wheels while other specks end up around switch points and frogs.
If you're going to check your track trying to find dirty spots, look at the points. Your other track will be fine.
Stop scratching your track... remember, TWO years I have not cleaned my own and I have no problems!
The chap-stick stuff also cleans and lubes gears. No matter how fast they spin... fast spinning and gravity does not affect this form of lube. Liquid finds the lowest point and grease isn't good on skin or spattered in your eyes. Chapstick sticks and can be applied using a toothpick...
If this explaination seems... too cheap, it is also too easy to accomplish.
32 years at HO model railroading... 7 years of chapstick... at least two straight years of proof... it's not a "no-brainer." It's simple common sense... and costs you a few cents a year. Oh... graphite... powder form... use ANY PENCIL, mechanical or sharpenable, sharp or dull tip... the best dry lube anywhere!
I know one or more of you will agree and back me up. It's "Cheapo-Depot 101."
Now it's your turn.
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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