I made a new video...

[Dylanlewis2000]

Well when I say new... I recorded these videos around 2 (nearly three) years ago but just haven't gotten any spare time to upload them and fiddle. Anyway, after having a few minutes spare I decided to upload it.

 

[trammayo]

Well when I say new... I recorded these videos around 2 (nearly three) years ago but just haven't gotten any spare time to upload them and fiddle. Anyway, after having a few minutes spare I decided to upload it.

It's nice to see practical demonstrations of track cleaning methods. I, myself, use the sanding block method (fine grit finishing type). It doesn't distort easily and I generally just lightly press on and drag it around the track - not the easiest of things to do I suppose but it only takes ten minutes.

For my trailer layout - which is essentially an undercover line - I use the kitchen wipes and that seems to remove (according to the black marks on the tissues!) all the carbonised dust. Before using the kitchen wipes I used meths on a cloth with the same results. I use both the latter methods for removing the dirt on loco wheels.

Thanks for uploading your video.

 

[dunnyrail]

This was a worthwhile demonstration to show aome ways that are probably not the best, easiest or quite damaging Track Cleaning methods. The thought of using Brasso on Yards of Track is mind blowing. Abrasive (sanding type) Pads though efficient I strongly believe will wear out Track over time.

For Myself with roughly 300 or so foot of Mainline to Clean the only thing that cuts the mustard is the LGB Track Cleaning Block. It is comfortable to hold, efficient and with replacement Pads from Massoth the only thing that I would recommend. It takes me 15-20 minutes to do my Main Line plus Sidings which are in addition to that 300 ft. Though the LGB Track Cleaning Loco is useful for difficult to access Track. But with my recent access works all my Track is pretty easily accessed now so my LGB Track Cleaning Loco now sees little use.

Sorry to open so negatively, the Vid was a very useful indicator and certainly great of you to post it.
JonD

 

[idlemarvel]

Well when I say new... I recorded these videos around 2 (nearly three) years ago but just haven't gotten any spare time to upload them and fiddle. Anyway, after having a few minutes spare I decided to upload it.

Thanks for posting, good to see a more scientific comparison rather than just opinions. I might invest in some Brasso as I only have a small outdoor layout!

 

[Dylanlewis2000]

Thank you all

 

[idlemarvel]

Might help for future reference if you could change the title of the posting? Thanks, Dave

 

[stockers]

Brasso is designed to leave a surface layer on the metal to keep it clean by reducing the tendency to tarnish - so I cant see that it is the best product.

 

[David1226]

Brasso is designed to leave a surface layer on the metal to keep it clean by reducing the tendency to tarnish - so I cant see that it is the best product.

It's hard work as well, if you used Brasso to clean a substantial length of brass track you would end up completely lacquered.... well, something like that.

David