kevrail Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Anyone got any ideas how to clean the tracks? Can it be done with meth spirits. It is just the layout "Kilcoole" is DCC and It seems to have taken to stopping. Any advice welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hi Kevin, I use track magic. Its very good when used regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Hi Kev, Yeah meths will do the job. Any type of pure alcohol is perfect, just watch the fumes! Best to get yourself a decent track rubber as well to remove any stubborn grime before wiping down with the meths. DCC really needs the track to be spotless for reliable running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Don't use meths. Get some IPA with at least 90% alcohol content and simply apply to a piece of fine cloth or piece of kitchen roll and just rub along the rail and you will be amazed at the dirt that comes off. Try to avoid abrasive solutions as you only create more scratches to catch more dirt. IPA is available from local chemists or ebay works out the cheapest option. Alittle goes along way. Great for cleaning loco wheels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Use meths with cotton buds for both the track and the wheels on the locomotives and rolling stock.As irishthump suggests,a track rubber for stubborn grime,but use it sparingly as it can tarnish the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Also Kev , since you mentioned DCC make sure you have plenty of power feeds to your track. One every 3 feet or so should be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Here is a video of the loco cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIRCLASS80 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Here is one for the track although it uses the dapol solution rather than IPA but same technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted December 19, 2012 Author Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks guys How do I clean the locos? I never thought of that one?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishthump Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Thanks guys How do I clean the locos? I never thought of that one?? Just watch that video posted above, it's a very handy way to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minister_for_hardship Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Don't use meths. Get some IPA with at least 90% alcohol content and simply apply to a piece of fine cloth or piece of kitchen roll and just rub along the rail and you will be amazed at the dirt that comes off. Try to avoid abrasive solutions as you only create more scratches to catch more dirt. IPA is available from local chemists or ebay works out the cheapest option. Alittle goes along way. Great for cleaning loco wheels as well. Thought it was India Pale Ale for a sec.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gph2000 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 May I suggest Nigel Burkin's book: Fine-Tuning-and-Maintaining-00-Gauge-Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted December 22, 2012 Author Share Posted December 22, 2012 Thanks guys more jobs for me to do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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