03-16-2012, 09:18 AM
Hi...
I have over 40 Peco turnouts on my layout, all Electrofrog and I'm extremely satisfied with their operation. As with all trackwork, they do need some maintenance, particularly in the points. I use a very light carbide polishing paper to clean the contact points. I just slip a folded piece of emery paper between the points and stock rails and rub it back and forth a few times, then give them a shot of compressed air (RS has this...). I have never experienced any problems at the hinge points.
Nickel silver tracks don't need No-Ox, matter of fact, you shouldn't use it, as the oxide that forms on the railhead is conductive, so you don't need to use ANY product that prevents, or removes oxidation. The only cleaning the track needs is removal of dust and "crud" deposited on it by plastic truck wheels. A cloth pad soaked in alcohol will take care of this.
Why insulate all four exit rails..?? Only the two coming off the frog need to be insulated, and jumpers installed to the corresponding tracks beyond.
Good luck..!!
I have over 40 Peco turnouts on my layout, all Electrofrog and I'm extremely satisfied with their operation. As with all trackwork, they do need some maintenance, particularly in the points. I use a very light carbide polishing paper to clean the contact points. I just slip a folded piece of emery paper between the points and stock rails and rub it back and forth a few times, then give them a shot of compressed air (RS has this...). I have never experienced any problems at the hinge points.
Nickel silver tracks don't need No-Ox, matter of fact, you shouldn't use it, as the oxide that forms on the railhead is conductive, so you don't need to use ANY product that prevents, or removes oxidation. The only cleaning the track needs is removal of dust and "crud" deposited on it by plastic truck wheels. A cloth pad soaked in alcohol will take care of this.
Why insulate all four exit rails..?? Only the two coming off the frog need to be insulated, and jumpers installed to the corresponding tracks beyond.
Good luck..!!
Gus (LC&P).