Lionel Track Cleaning Fluid for Post War 3927 | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

vallieoneOGR Forum Member

Recently dug out my old post war track cleaning car with the little grey bottles.

The fluid has since evaporated since it was used years ago.

Lionel makes track cleaning fluid, but it appears that it is only available in their maintenance kit in a tiny bottle. If there is a larger stand alone bottle, I can't find it

Any suggestions what I can use in my car as a substitute that won't harm it? Very hesitant to use denatured alcohol for fear of fire and harming the plastic.

Will be using this on Fast Track and tubular.

Thanks

George

12/30/154:02 PM

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aussteveOGR Forum Member

I have used rubbing alcohol with a washcloth for years on my tubular track. I haven't had any problems. I think you would want to shut down any open campfires that were operational on your layout for sure. Also might want to be cautious around that new flame throwing smoking tank car I recently saw on the forum. I use scotchbrite pads for the older track. For really old track I used to use a wire brush on a grinder before putting on the layout.

12/30/155:02 PM

Joe RampollaOGR Forum Member

Forum member Robert P "rlplionel" http://www.robertstrains.com/ once told me that Windex is a good substitute for the bottled track cleaner.

12/30/156:12 PM

Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The original formula for the 3927 car is very similar to 409 or Fantastik cleaners.

12/30/157:21 PM

vallieoneOGR Forum Member

Thank you Steve, Joe and Chuck.

12/30/157:56 PM

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