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I like what you guys have done making some neat track cleaning cars.

However, I do not recommend the constant use of an abrasive pad. It is too abrasive and actually damages the rails. The pad scratches the railhead, creating grooves for more dirt and grease to be trapped in. And repeated use of an abrasive pad eventually wears down the plating on top of the rails.

A softer material, like cotton cloth, foam etc., would  do much less damage to the rails.

There has been much discussion on the OGR forum and other model railroading forums about abrasives for track cleaning, not a good idea.

 

Last edited by MrNabisco

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