AmFlyer posted:Mine is part #DCC-V510, called a Val-U Series Wash. It was not expensive and has worked great for the past 4 years on my layout. Once all the wheels are clean and all the track is clean the cars seem to be good for a year, judging from when I see slight flickering of illuminated cars. The high traffic areas of the track need a quick cleaning about every 3 months. I am using the MTH nickle silver flex track.
I though this would be easy... DCC-V510 is no longer available. there is now: contact cleaner wash DCC-V511 or electronic cleaner wash DCC-V611. The V611 is for "machinery and metal parts -- heavy duty cleaning" Both V511 & V611 are safe on most plastics, both have naphtha in them. Not really much info on the website.
I am a little surprised no one way has jumped out as the best way to clean wheels and track. As I said before, I am pretty sure I am done with Goo Gone -- it is too labor intensive. And I am talking a seasonal layout.
Tom Stoltz
