Reply to "Is there a track cleaner that actually works?"

A. WellsOGR Forum Member

Has anyone tried this: https://www.trainworld.com/bac...-bachmann-99992.html I tried to buy it a month ago but it went out of stock before I could complete the transaction. For my HO track, I've been using a Walthers CSX track cleaning boxcar. It's much to heavy for one engine to pull, so I do it by hand. It's like soap stone. I was worried it would scratch the track but nothing has been seen at this point. I'm really amazed at what it picks up from the top surface. However, it only does the top surface. For the sides, I use a paper towel with frequent rotation.

I also noticed there is a block you can get that will clean the wheels themselves. But that also is a manual process. Unless I'm completely mistaken, the high end HO cars that have metal wheels have a very light surface covering of machine oil and this eventually transfers to the track.

Anthony

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