I am looking for a track cleaning car, what is the best out in the market?
Thx,
Ray
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I still believe it is a Lionel 3927 track cleaner and modified with a scrubbing pad per the Jim Barrett instructions.
Overall...I think you'll get a zillion different answers...all of which are probably correct...but, boil down to..."the one that you think works for you." There is no perfect solution, unfortunately. Just my very humble opinion.
I have converted a few of the 3927 postwar track cleaning cars with the scotchbrite pads. It works great, simple to change the pad and able to use it again once the silicone glue dries. And you can find them for about $30 or so at shows.
Make your own with the car of your choice, some velcro and a magic eraser.
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Great idea Ron045
I like the car that is produced by Northeast Trains of Peabody, Massachusetts; I think that it does a good job on my medium sized layout.
Trackman 2000
ALL of the above suggestions sound like solid solutions, though personally never had need for one.
Art Howes posted:I like the car that is produced by Northeast Trains of Peabody, Massachusetts; I think that it does a good job on my medium sized layout.
ART,
I will second that! I have 2 of them. The first I Saturate the "PADS" with GooGone. The one behind picks up the residue!
Works Great
FREDSTRAINS
Fredstrains posted:Art Howes posted:I like the car that is produced by Northeast Trains of Peabody, Massachusetts; I think that it does a good job on my medium sized layout.
ART,
I will second that! I have 2 of them. The first I Saturate the "PADS" with GooGone. The one behind picks up the residue!
Works Great
FREDSTRAINS
I agree that my favorite it the Northeast Trains track cleaning car with Goo Gone and I added a couple of 1/2 ounce wheel weights (available at Harbour Freight) to each pad holder to add a little extra pressure to the pads.
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Track man 2000 must be good. Is it still available?
For me, none. I famously find track cleaning unnecessary and overrated. With that said, I admit to owning a PIKO 25 ton G gauge diesel model with special ribbed mesh track polishers that I have only used once. It is a battery powered loco.
