crc 2-26 makes train run smooth

Congratulations - you just oiled the rails!

HEY HARMON,

I didn't "just" oll the rails...I did this about 3 months ago, and it's still holding up!

RIP TRACK

A small thread March of this year compared CRC 2 26 to WD 40.  Click on the underlined phrase to link.  IMO, CRC 2 26 is preferred by those in the electrical industry. Though CRC 2 26 has dielectric properties  not necessarily a good conductor.

Hal: Note the high boiling point of CRC 2 26, probably why it's still on the rails 3 months later.   Glad it is working well for you,    Mike CT

Running trains often on a layout will make 99.99% of track cleaning issues disappear. I speak with the experience of a guy who is forced to enjoy model railroading by building layouts inhis garage. A very dusty, buggy, damp garage that also serves as a storage area for lawn equipment andwinter storage for a car.

Jeff C

HEY JEFF,

Well, I intend to make the remaining 0.01% of track cleaning issues disappear!

Rip Track  (Let's see some pictures of your garage layout!)

The best way to do that is to go with a R/C battery system that draws juice from the rails when it can and keeps right on going if it can't. If you went that route maybe it would help hold interest in your layout.

Usually after 4 hours one calls for medical assistance....

Martin:

I don't understand.....

Rip Track

I think mwb was making a Pop Culture wordplay pun.

I had to think about it too but laughed pretty hard when I figured it out.

Rip,

I'll endorse anything like CRC that cleans and promotes good electrical contact. I use Deoxit. Very pricey but a very small amount goes a long way.

Per the constant, and repetitive, TV commercials; "…….if you have an erection lasting more than 4 hours,,,,,,,,". At least that is my opinion of what he means.

quote:

I use Deoxit

I keep a bottle of Deoxit and several other Caig Labs products in my shop. I have rescued a number of stereo components using their fader cleaner/lubricator product.

Here is a link to their web site: Caig

They sell direct from the web site, but I've found better prices elsewhere.

As Scott wrote, their stuff is expensive, but a little goes a long way.

HEY MARTIN,

Boy...you're the witty one!

It was probably my phrase of "still holdng up" that prompted you to make that reply.

Yes, I find myelf with that condition frequently upon arising, and I don't use no Niagara!

Rip Track

Well here's an overview of my cluttered, crappy layout space...

And an On30 train, some HO stuff in the background.

At various times I've had N scale, HO, On30, O 2-R, and G scale set up, while I attempt to figure ou what I want to do. Previously I had an N scale unitrack layout running for about a year, and there are a few videos on YouTube if of that and some large scale streetcars if you search for jeffvair62

Jeff C

LOOKS OK TO ME, JEFF!

People don't come to see your clutter...they come to see your Trains!

Rip Track

People generally don't come over, other than a few neighborhood kidS who peek in when I've got the garage door open.

In the winter there's a Mustang convertible shoehorned in there, which adds to the joy of operating the layout. Eventually the existing benchwork will be a terminal/yard area, and the main layout will be in the back area where the fuse box is located. There's roughly a 7x13 space for an island type layout back there with access around the perimeter, or I could go around the walls with a shelf layout.

The existing benchwork is against drywall, but the other two walls are cinder block that's been water sealed, so I'm reluctant to do an around the walls shelf style layout because I don't want to be drilling anchors into that block. That's why I'm leaning toward an island style--it would be freestanding benchwork.

Jeff C

That's a workable plan, Jeff; thanks for the pictures!

My layout is a U-shaped "folded dogbone", with the 2 large loops at the entrance to the room and the rest against the 3 walls, with 124 feet of 2-rail 0-scale flex track plus a 12-foot spur.

The loops are free-standing on 2x4's but anchored to the wall studs on one side, and the remainder is shelves on heavy brackets to the wall studs.

The room inside dimensions are 24' x 20' and the layout is 19' x 20'.   

Here are pictures: (Click to enlarge)

It keeps the remaining neurons firing......

Hi Rip Track • I have never used CRC 2-26

Will it cause traction tires to spin off?

From what I have read, sounds like a winner.

Another DEOXIT fan here.

Bob

HEY TRAINROOM GARY,

You've never used CRC 2-26?

Well I've never had anything with traction tires on it, so I can't answer your question.

RIP TRACK