Forum-1211528 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 I have a live steam A4 and I have a lot of track, but I also use this track for standard Hornby trains, and I found out the residue Ruins tractib tires, and I have a few models with them. ☹️ I was wondering how I clean this residue of the rails, does rubbing alcohol work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowest Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Hi Mctrainsyes I have found the same problem only with some engines that the tyres expanded and came off the wheels I use mentholated spirt on a kitchen paper towel this works well ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum-1211528 Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi Mctrainsyes I have found the same problem only with some engines that the tyres expandedand came off the wheels I use mentholated spirt on a kitchen paper towel this works well kenThanks, does ISP work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 ISP - Internet Service Provider.I assume you meant IPA - IsoPropyl Alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum-1211528 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 ISP - Internet Service Provider.I assume you meant IPA - IsoPropyl Alcohol.Sorry my spellin sucks, yes I meant IPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenokie Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 The OO Live Steam Club use IPA to clean the Roadshow tracks after each 2 day event we attend and it works well. We may well do an additional clean if it is a three day event and also use a 'felt pad' type cleaning wagon.This 'occasional' cleaning regime works well if it is only live steam locos that are running but if 12v (DC or DCC) locos are to run on the same track the advice would be to clean before each 12v running session. This would prevent the curent problems you are expeiencing and it will also be good for the live loco performance as well.I hope you find the info useful,ChrisChris Oakes, OO Live Steam Club Secretary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gowest Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 KenokieIPA can be a skin irritant and affect some people badly Wearing protective gloves is recommended.ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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