Kerrigan posted:Read this thread and started feeling guilty I've not worked on it in a month. Been busy trying to get the line of dead locomotives repaired.
They aren't all down are they?
You and John R seem to be having a heck of a time. I have to wonder about static charges wreaking havoc. The tvs in each loco would shine there. Filtering, and an earth grounding with it is about all you can do there to help with the train circuitry. But regular use of "Static Guard" spray for laundry works wonders on glitch-y coin-op video games. Unplug, open up, spray liberally, let dry as needed. On real stubborn cases, I've nearly soaked boards. General misting takes seconds to dry. I don't feel it promoted any corrosion on terminals, and I've not seen it react to carpet colors, but testing is always wise. I'm betting you could mist the grounds on a layout for years without damage.
It sounds like you might need a short 5-10 min running of something?
A quick floor loop in the kitchen while you cook her pancakes kind of thing 
A quick wheel cleaning session to some good music?
Plant a tree, drive those cars around, run a sale at "that shop"
Why feel guilty anyhow?
You thought about it; it's the thought that counts
