Changing the wheels on your track cleaner

[Dtsteam]

I found this page helpful.....
http://shourtline.swl4.com/ME_8314102_Install_Instructions.html < Link To trackcleaner

 

[nico]

I found this page helpful.....
http://shourtline.swl4.com/ME_8314102_Install_Instructions.html < Link To trackcleaner

excellent this should be in the tips section

 

[stockers]

Further information in this old thread.
http://www.gscalecentral.net/track-track-laying/replacing-cleaning-wheels-on-an-lgb-track-cleaning-loco/msg229256/#msg229256

 

[KeithT]

Keep a very careful eye on the cleaning axle after the loco has been in use for any length of time. There is a tendency for thin strands of plastic to peel off the plastic cover discs virtually unnoticed, these can and will jam the axle and burn out the motor.

 

[Dan]

It is important to get the original LGB cleaning wheels as the plastic wears and its purpose is to raise the cleaning wheels at the plastic frogs on switches.
I alternate cleaning wheel kits, one year the Massoth, the next ear the LGB complete kit.

 

[stevedenver]

that old thread is superb too,
and
I will again mention, beyond keeping the machine clean and free of strands, everytime you run it, as noted

I have had huge success with reversing the polarity of the cleaning wheels so that they pull with the loco direction
I have found that on slippery rail and points this gives better performance in tracking

 

[nicebutdim]

I have had huge success with reversing the polarity of the cleaning wheels so that they pull with the loco direction
I have found that on slippery rail and points this gives better performance in tracking

I have found this too. Mine also pulls a wagon with extra pickups for really filthy track and pointwork.