I know that using a dremel is not the best way in the world to clean wheels, but how do you clean wheels on your locos? I am looking for the best way.
Thanks
|
I know that using a dremel is not the best way in the world to clean wheels, but how do you clean wheels on your locos? I am looking for the best way.
Thanks
Replies sorted oldest to newest
I usually scrub the wheels with Q-Tips dipped in denatured alcohol and then go along them with a dry Q-Tip to pick up any leftover residue. It helps to have a foam locomotive cradle!
I do the same thing Trainwizard says except i turn the engine upside down and power the engine up with test clips on the frame and center roller. dip the tip of the Q-tip in alcohol and rub the cotton q tip on the engine wheels while it is running. clean all the wheels this way,but make sure you have the smoke unit turned OFF. after your done cleaning with the wet q tip, switch to a dry q tip and do the same process until all wheels are dry and clean.
Good luck, this works great.
Alan
I use the Dremel tool with a ScotchBrite buffer pad...
Apply Rail-Zip or another track cleaning product on a paper towel (wide enough for one powered truck) place engine on towel and while holding the engine apply power at a slow speed. As the wheels turn they will get a good cleaning. Then repeat on the next truck. This method is fast and can be used even at a train show on their test track if you have a paper towel and cleaner.
Jack
Scotchbright wheels I use on the cars and track, but not near my gears and bushings. Engine wheels get Q-tips, alcohol, then oil.
I use the ScotchBrite pad on a Dremel mandrel and then I use Isopropyl Alcohol on a rag to finish the job. I also put them in the cradle and run them to clean the powered wheels.
One caution: Certain steamers will jam the rods run upside down, Marty Fitzhenry warned me about this.
Here's my ScotchBrite wheel...
Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership