Track Cleaners

[Alan]

Has anyone any experience of track cleaning vehicles? I have seen some advertised, but do not know if they work! I particularly need one to clean rails in my hidden staging yard. Any first-hand hints would be gratefully received http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif

[eddelozier]

I'm using the 'Eliminator' (M.W. boxcar) from Aztec. Does a good job and doesn't get any derails, even over switches. Purchased the gray M.W. model and was able to decal for the PRR. Looks great and easy to pull with most of my engines. Picks up dust as well as a few lost nails I leave behind.
Actec has web site, from where I ordered. www.aztectrains.com (http://www.aztectrains.com)

Eddie

[pray59]

I have the "Spinning Handiwipe" and it is only good at spreading Rail Zip. The Bright Boy is still my prefered track cleaner, but I think I'll look into the Aztec.

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[Alan]

Thanks, Eddie. Had a look at the Aztec site, looks to be just what I need, so I have faxed an order to them. For accessible trackage I will continue to use a Peco track rubber (similar to 'Bright Boy' I think), but easier to get Peco ones here.

[sd75mac]

I have 2 Centerline cars and 3 Aztecs cars. The Aztec cars run constantly as part of the consists. I also have 2 of John's brass rollers (that replaces the Cratex rollers), which perform the same "wet" function as the Centerline units.

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Keep on Track'N
Harold Riley www.phcomputing.com (http://www.phcomputing.com)

[This message has been edited by sd75mac (edited 03-21-2000).]

[mdrzycimski]

Does anyone use the masonite hardboard method that is mounted under a boxcar? Does it work very well?

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Mike Drzycimski
Arlington, TX
www.crosswinds.net/~mdrzycimski (http://www.crosswinds.net/~mdrzycimski)

[royds]

Mike,

I have used both the masonite board under a boxcar as well as a track cleaning car from Roco that uses a 'bright boy' type pad. They both work OK for a while, but when they start to wear down, must be replaced or start to catch the point on turnouts and cause derailments if used as part of a consist.
Are OK if used periodically to clean the track, especially in places you can't get to with a bright boy.

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royds