IronBeltKen
Lazy Daydreamer
I have some Centerline track cleaning cars that are giving me fits. The towel rollers only actually roll for a few seconds...then they just stop and drag. This wouldn't be a major problem if it weren't for the fact that they derail when the frozen roller snags the point rails on a turnout.
I've tried (1) flipping the rollers with the towel edge facing or trailing in the direction of rotation, (2) making sure the rubber band was lying perfectly flat on the towel (i.e., not twisted), and (3) keeping the towel edges from protruding beyond the ends of the roller; nothing has worked. I'm sure I must be doing something wrong - I can't imagine Centerline selling these cars over the past several decades if they don't work.
Anybody else encountered this problem with your Centerlines?
I've tried (1) flipping the rollers with the towel edge facing or trailing in the direction of rotation, (2) making sure the rubber band was lying perfectly flat on the towel (i.e., not twisted), and (3) keeping the towel edges from protruding beyond the ends of the roller; nothing has worked. I'm sure I must be doing something wrong - I can't imagine Centerline selling these cars over the past several decades if they don't work.
Anybody else encountered this problem with your Centerlines?