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I’ve read all Joe Fugate articles on track cleaning. Personally I don’t care what the science says my best longest lasting is a fiber...
Aug 3, 2026
Agree with all of the above. I use mineral spirits now instead of IPA. And instead of using an abrasive eraser like a Walther's Bright...
Aug 3, 2026
I use CRC Contact Cleaner. Works well.
In the past, or if I'm out of CRC, I will use acetone in a pinch.
My track generally stays...
Aug 3, 2026
I have tried them all!
Best thing I found (in my circumstance anyways) is Mineral Spirits. I find I only have to clean track a couple...
Aug 3, 2026
Personally I won't let an abrasive (bright boy, sand paper, scouring powder) anywhere close to the rails. I use a cleaner similar to...
Aug 3, 2026
Yea, basement is a mess plus there has been a little layout progress but not much photo worthy.
I always have good intentions, but...
Aug 3, 2026
Growing up it was always the Pool table in the basement that collected all the stray stuff, mainly laundry. Other that tools, not much...
Aug 3, 2026
Always wondered about that!
Aug 3, 2026
Your not alone! I suffer from it as well/ I have tools scenery materials all over the layout. I eventually take a day and clean most of...
Aug 3, 2026
I never did that. When one area was finished, tools and supplies are stowed and the area cleaned up until the next project or advance...
Aug 3, 2026
I don't dare show any of my cluttered space, but I have it wherever I haven't put landscaping/structures on yet.
Aug 3, 2026
I build this annex to my layout about 10 years ago and just recently I have put structures along the back wall and laid a little...
Aug 3, 2026
Yes I know some technics which give a "good enough" result for background firs and pines.
I didn't start yet though.
So far I used only...
Aug 3, 2026
all good, welcome on board.
well if you need hundreds, there are maybe other technics they would fit you better in massproduction, but...
Aug 3, 2026
Hi Marco !
I just "discovered" your thread, sorry for that.
Great work and I love the trees. I would need several hundreds, well...
Aug 3, 2026
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