10-02-2009, 12:46 PM
Like Dr. Wayne, I do not clean my track.
In my experience, once I started adding oil, I had to do it periodically...and it was bad for me 3 or so engines with traction tires. I tend to think that all methods I've tried for cleaning the rail just ends up leaving behind a residue that ends up causing trouble. One exception would be my son's EZ-track...that stuff is constantly corroding.
I don't believe in the evils of plastic wheels. Sure, the best wheels I've ever used are without a doubt the NWSL metal wheels, but the difference isn't great enough to justify the expense to me. I do like to have some cars equipped with metal wheels, for the sound benefits. I'm glad that there are anti-plastic wheel people out there, because it causes Grandt Line's gorgeous plastic wheels to pop up on ebay from time to time...and they are cheap!!!
In my experience, once I started adding oil, I had to do it periodically...and it was bad for me 3 or so engines with traction tires. I tend to think that all methods I've tried for cleaning the rail just ends up leaving behind a residue that ends up causing trouble. One exception would be my son's EZ-track...that stuff is constantly corroding.
I don't believe in the evils of plastic wheels. Sure, the best wheels I've ever used are without a doubt the NWSL metal wheels, but the difference isn't great enough to justify the expense to me. I do like to have some cars equipped with metal wheels, for the sound benefits. I'm glad that there are anti-plastic wheel people out there, because it causes Grandt Line's gorgeous plastic wheels to pop up on ebay from time to time...and they are cheap!!!
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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