10-12-2009, 06:50 PM
I'm a little surprised that some people manage to not handle their locos at all. Because I have a small layout with limited storage on it, I'm constantly lifting them off and on & putting them into storage & getting others out. I don't really have much choice.
The locos aren't in too bad shape, although the odd one is a little sticky or might have some finger prints on it. I'm also run a number of them with my 6-year-old and even he lifts them up, although I try to watch him like a hawk.
I also see a layer of dust on some of the locos and rolling stock. I simply try to blow the dust off or use a Q-Tip for the hard to reach places. In extreme cases, sometimes I will take the plastic body off the loco and wash it in mild soapy water.
Rob
The locos aren't in too bad shape, although the odd one is a little sticky or might have some finger prints on it. I'm also run a number of them with my 6-year-old and even he lifts them up, although I try to watch him like a hawk.
I also see a layer of dust on some of the locos and rolling stock. I simply try to blow the dust off or use a Q-Tip for the hard to reach places. In extreme cases, sometimes I will take the plastic body off the loco and wash it in mild soapy water.
Rob
Rob
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