Hi Folks,
Has anyone used Rail Zip on their old Flyer track?
Thanks!
Take care, Joe.
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I have used it sparingly in cases where I was getting a lot of pickup wheel sparking and it eliminated the problem after a few laps. Just put a little on a cloth and wipe on to otherwise clean track.
Hi FlyerRich,
Many thanks for the information! I was concerned that it might have an adverse effect on the plastic wheels of the rollingstock, but what I will do is apply it then run just the loco and tender (all metal wheels) around until the excess has dissipated. For the past few decades there is always sparking from the tender's wheels. Most of my track is circa 1952, and the train is also that age.
Take care, Joe.
Many thanks for the information! I was concerned that it might have an adverse effect on the plastic wheels of the rollingstock, but what I will do is apply it then run just the loco and tender (all metal wheels) around until the excess has dissipated. For the past few decades there is always sparking from the tender's wheels. Most of my track is circa 1952, and the train is also that age.
Take care, Joe.
"Sparingly" is key here. There should not be a noticeable excess. I last used it on a loop of track that had a 21088 Franklin loco running on it. And no it will not harm the plastic wheels.
Hi FlyerRich,
Thanks for the tip! I tend to be heavy-handed, so I will be very careful. Good to know it won't hurt the old plastic wheels!
Take care, Joe.
Thanks for the tip! I tend to be heavy-handed, so I will be very careful. Good to know it won't hurt the old plastic wheels!
Take care, Joe.
I USE A CENTERLINE TRACK CLEANING CAR WITH LIGHTER FLUID ON THE ROLLERS THEY HAVE WORKS GREAT WILL NOT MELT PLASTIC,
