Country joe Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Whenever you see some product you think you would like to purchse, you look it up on the web forums and YouTube there is always a review that puts you off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Many people use IPA (Isopropyl alcohol) which is probably the best solvent for track and wheel cleaning. A slightly less effective cleaner (because it's not so pure) which I use and is a bit cheaper easier to obtain, is methylated spirits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 If you have got really deep pockets, then look at the CMX Track Cleaner. I've never seen a bad or lack lustre review of this product. If your pockets are not so deep then have a look at this similar competitive product..http://www.model-trainstrack-cleaner.co.uk/product/00-gauge-track-cleaner-esso/.One of the two customer reviews on this page was written by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country joe Posted March 26, 2017 Author Share Posted March 26, 2017 Yeah the CMX looks a good one, but if you have a six by four can't see the benefit of spending that much.Quite liked the Gaugemaster 6M60 wheel brush, but if you have a long loco, or a steam with tender, you have to purchase two and put them together, more expensive, I was using a track rubber with a cleaner afterwords and a vacuum cleaner with small brush on the lowest setting, but read that this could damage points, lifting some spring, but mine seem fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_ Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I have an 9' x 9' x 18" shelf layout around my office. I use lint free nail polish remover pads and IPA (easy to by via Amazon) or 'Track Magic' cleaner. Always surprised how much black gunk Comes off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 The problem with the CMX is it's sooooo heavy, you need two locos to move it. The old Tri-ang track cleaning car is still the best for the job wagon wise. IPA or surgical spirit are best for track cleaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjb1961 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hi ,,,,I've only ever used methylated spirits and find its good enough ,,,but I do clean the tracks regular ,and I can honestly say that I rarely clean the loco wheels and I run dcc which they say needs a higher level of cleanliness,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 When it comes to the crunch track cleaning is easy. A bottle of IPA and some lint free clothe. After all it's just two thin strips of metal you need to keep shiny. Don't forget the wheels especially the backs of them. Done. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 IPA & Cotton Buds, cheap and very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 08 Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 If you have got really deep pockets, then look at the CMX Track Cleaner. I've never seen a bad or lack lustre review of this product. If your pockets are not so deep then have a look at this similar competitive product..http://www.model-trainstrack-cleaner.co.uk/product/00-gauge-track-cleaner-esso/.One of the two customer reviews on this page was written by me.Thanks Chrissaf, I'll be getting one of these, Been looking for something like this for ages! Been reluctant on getting the cmx because of price and availability. For the price of the cmx I could get a nice loco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I have a Sharge track cleaner. Does what it says on the tin, if it was in a tin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 At the risk of being shouted at, i find track cleaning, a bit of a myth. I use mt Dapol hoover cleaner, before i run dc, or DCC, having one for both layouts. The amount they pick up, simply as Hoovers, beggars belief. Thats it. I dont actually clean track at all, other than 3 rail, with a jiffy green scourer. My trains still perform, as they should. They are no slower than when track new, and installed. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 I only clean mine once in a blue moon. Occasionally if a loco falters at a certain spot I give that spot a quick clean, that's all. I think the most important thing is clean wheels and no plastic wheels. About once a year I run the Sharge round and then the Dapol vacuum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Hello - I've been 'moderated! I wasn't, previously. Images to follow! 😛 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Eric, That happend to RogerB recently. Yet another forum bug that seems to strike randomly. Worth reporting it in the forum Feedback section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 @class 08. You will need a powerful loco for the CMX brass track cleaning tanker, they weigh a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenpointfive Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 This is less expensive than the Sharge and easier on the eye.http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshiremodelsandsupplieswebsite_151.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 @SoTI think you'll find 08 is looking to buy the Sharge unit not the CMX. The Sharge unit is significantly lighter than the CMX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 But still very heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 167 grams (empty) to be precise..I find one single Bachmann Class 37 Diesel (all wheel drive) hauls it OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Interesting, mine is 222 grams also empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted March 26, 2017 Share Posted March 26, 2017 Is yours the earlier version with the flow control on the side. Mine is based on the revised smaller tank (later version) with the flow control on the top of the tank. As per image below. Not sure, but I think the tank may be the N gauge version tank but on a 00 chassis. It is certainly the same style as the N gauge tank, if not the actual same tank used..00 Gauge Version/media/tinymce_upload/5cdfc53f1f56a974fd119a164795506c.jpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yes it looks like the old version. /media/tinymce_upload/2a9cbd4a3993760c21b200c885de512c.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 IPA & Cotton Buds, cheap and very effective.Must pop down to the off licence and get a bottle of IPA ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 If you get enough of it you won't care about cleaning the track 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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