I've ordered this INOX he talks about, not cheap either, £25 for 300ml, but if it works, I'll be happyNot sure how far you've progressed with the track cleaning car idea - I purchased a CMX tank car track cleaner and found it very good to run over the track occasionally. The best advice I ever got regarding tack cleaning was via a YouTube post by Gregg of Fishplate Films - link attached
First word of advice - don't use any abrasive track rubbers or scourers if you can possibly find another way to clean stubborn spots - they destroy the smooth surface of the rail and lead to more track contamination than you started with. I have also abandoned Isopropyl alcohol where possible except to clean some stubborn wheels. I follow Greggs' advise and use a product called INOX which cleans the track and helps prevent oxidisation of the cleaned rail. Things have never run better or for longer between track cleaning sessions. There are numerous other YouTube videos from other modellers who have fully endorsed Greggs findings. Hope this helps
Well I am far from wealthy but I've always thought spending more the first time to do it right is usually the more affordable way to go. When you start using it please chime in. Anyone else have experience with this product?I've ordered this INOX he talks about, not cheap either, £25 for 300ml, but if it works, I'll be happy
Hi Frank. I’m not sure what you mean by large gaps between track sections. If you are seeing spaces between the rails I where they join it’s either because I suck or the track isn’t glued down yet and will be fixed before it is. If you’re referring to the space between track centerlines I am pretty close to NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) recommendations. If I had to do over again some track centerlines would be a little father apart.Just a planner but doing some investigation now. Your doing great work. But why are there large gaps between your track sections? I’m going with Nce power cab. Is there a reference where I can get all the ar1 and other part names and numbers. All the abbreviations are too much for me!!! Thanks Frank
Just found this thread. Glad to hear you are home from surgery and recovering. I love the layout so far. Looks great. Keep up the great work.
Amen to that. Also good work lighting and magnifier if need be. Knowing when to quit and leave it for tomorrow, too.The biggest thing I've learned about track work is patience
Here's the scene so far. As a beginner I usually try to learn some techniques before I start but there's no substitute for experience. I don't expect to get a call from MR mag. asking to feature my layout in an upcoming issue but it is fun to make the blue foam go away and bring the layout to life!
I'd like to paint the track and ballast tomorrow but not sure how to proceed (see post #78)
Thanks
Paul
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