Nice to see you getting great results from the Inox ! It will continue to remove the dirt from wheels so wipe random sections from time to time. Cheers Gregg .
@@FishplateFilms thanks greg I've just replied to your video about using cork with inox sprayed on it. Thoughts? Or would I be taking that fine film off?
With a layout like yours where locos can sit still for a good long while before moving off onto other sidings/off the layout just imagine if you could get good enough batteries you could wirelessly charge the locos as they sit in the yards, throw out DCC via rail for control via radio and you completely eliminate the issue of pickup from the rail which is always going to be an issue no matter how much you clean, scrub or swear. Think we're approaching a point where this is a realistic solution in some situations and scales.
I used to use ATF on my DC layout then watched the inox on fishplate films and tried it for myself and it works better than expected, without cleaning the wheels either the locos just ran so smoothly and as you run around the layout the inox gets distributed by the rolling stock. I use traction tyres on a couple locos and so far hasn't affected their running.
Great honest review.. (Glad no unpacking, get fed up with seeing boxes undone, straight down to the review, good) Good running characteristics. x The Bigfella x
Great video thanks. Sorry a bit late watching it. I haven't cleaned my track in months and months. All i do is put a small wipe of Car brake fluid on the tracks just here and there, ( NOT TOO MUCH ) The engines run as smooth as silk, well mine do anyway. I would though say not suitable for engines with traction tyres for obvious reasons. And you can buy a can that will last you years and years. I only use it when I see the engines starting to stutter so to speak. Try a little section and see if it works for you. All the best Duncan.
I've just ordered a replacement 5 litre bottle with spray bottle and free shipping for $79 AU and it is brilliant but the thing now I can't tolerate the smell of WD40, i still have it and use it but can't handle the smell of WD40 and have used it for years, you won't be disappointed
I finally got around to trying the INOX MX3 for my N scale layout. I should mention that after applying it, I ran a couple of relatively new Atlas N scale DCC/Sound locomotives and found there was some slipping and the sound would cut off momentarily from time to time. This happened to all my locomotives. They ran perfectly beforehand. I should also mention that I have no grades to my layout. It is flat. So just wondering now it it is a good product to clean your track?
You can also use contact cleaning cloths / jewellery cloths . The work really well and can be got from amazon and this shifts the dirt up and doesn’t just mix it around the rail head. I use that rubbers and goo gone in a cmx wagon . Great video and layout is awesome
Everybody has thier own ways to clean track, hence why I said 'if it works for you then that's great' there is so many ways people clean tracks using all sorts of products, I just wanted to try this MX3 out, and it does what it says on the tin, it really is that good ...
@@AmeryJunction yes, it really does shine the rails, I couldn't belive the residue it lifted off, and as for the slow running, well its great stuff....if you can get it
Yes, thanks for this information, I've been reading into this stuff in more detail, so it would effect older models and vitrains locomotives...I will make this point in my next video
Yes - but there are also some contra-indication videos about Inox MX3. First, dirt tends to sick to it, and second, the it's oily nature reduces traction, which doesn't matter on a small, flat, back and forward layout like this, but if you have a circuit with long trains, and especially gradients, it could be a problem. The video I watched said keep your track clean by just running your trains, and if you need anything more use a small block of wood instead of a track rubber!
Ive been using Inox MX3 for 40 years. I never have had to clean my wheels since then. The dust is not a problem, as it seems to become conductive, and I only apply the Inox MX3 in intervals of up to 3 months. My DCC layout has prototype grades and I run scale length trains. My layout fills a 11m x 6m shed . A friend has been using CRC 2-26 for the same amount of time with similar results.
@@terryflynn8830 Indeed - well opinions vary on CZcams. I'm using Inox myself just now - it seems ok on the railway, but not so good on the Scalextric. So, the jury is out and we'll see how it goes., but I confess I've always been a secret fan of good old Isopropyl!
@@SuperJ333 For model railways the jury is not out, 40+ years of reliable running, no cleaning of wheels using Inox MX3 or CRC 2-26 is all the proof that is needed. Look at the responses of the people now using these oils on the other videos. They are all getting the same result. czcams.com/video/A41VpUeoW5A/video.html
Inox is fairly hard to get hold of at the moment so I've been looking for alternatives. One I've seen, but NOT tried yet, is WD40 specialist contact cleaner (NOT the standard WD40) but this stuff: www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716 It appears to be very similar to Inox - No silicon or petroleum, safe on plastic and designed to improve electrical contact. I emailed WD40 and asked if it's o.k to use on model railway track and whilst reluctant to give a definitive answer (refering me to ask Hornby, Pico, etc to see what they said) they did say they'd heard of people using it for that purpose who'd been very happy. Halfords also do what seems to be a similar product. Because these companies won't say exactly what's in their products it's hard to say if they're the same, but they've been designed for much the same purpose. i.e. to clean electrical contacts and therefore improve conductivity whilst not harming plastic or leaving a residue.
Nice to see you getting great results from the Inox ! It will continue to remove the dirt from wheels so wipe random sections from time to time.
Cheers Gregg .
I've just got inox thanks to your video do you wipe off the inox once you apply it to the track?
@@Tractor3Thrasher Great! Leave it on the track and the trains will take it round the layout!
Cheers Gregg.
@@FishplateFilms thanks greg I've just replied to your video about using cork with inox sprayed on it. Thoughts? Or would I be taking that fine film off?
With a layout like yours where locos can sit still for a good long while before moving off onto other sidings/off the layout just imagine if you could get good enough batteries you could wirelessly charge the locos as they sit in the yards, throw out DCC via rail for control via radio and you completely eliminate the issue of pickup from the rail which is always going to be an issue no matter how much you clean, scrub or swear. Think we're approaching a point where this is a realistic solution in some situations and scales.
I used to use ATF on my DC layout then watched the inox on fishplate films and tried it for myself and it works better than expected, without cleaning the wheels either the locos just ran so smoothly and as you run around the layout the inox gets distributed by the rolling stock. I use traction tyres on a couple locos and so far hasn't affected their running.
Great honest review..
(Glad no unpacking, get fed up with seeing boxes undone, straight down to the review, good)
Good running characteristics.
x The Bigfella x
I have been using Inox MX3 for about 40 years. Same results as what you are getting.
A good UK supplier is DCC Train Automation; I paid the same for a 120ml Pump as you did for your 60ml
Great video thanks. Sorry a bit late watching it.
I haven't cleaned my track in months and months.
All i do is put a small wipe of Car brake fluid on the tracks just here and there, ( NOT TOO MUCH ) The engines run as smooth as silk, well mine do anyway.
I would though say not suitable for engines with traction tyres for obvious reasons.
And you can buy a can that will last you years and years.
I only use it when I see the engines starting to stutter so to speak.
Try a little section and see if it works for you.
All the best
Duncan.
CRC 2-26 is an alternative available in the UK
I've just ordered a replacement 5 litre bottle with spray bottle and free shipping for $79 AU and it is brilliant but the thing now I can't tolerate the smell of WD40, i still have it and use it but can't handle the smell of WD40 and have used it for years, you won't be disappointed
This stuff smells soo good
Great video
Nice video. Inox is listed as a lubricant. Do you know if a loco's wheels slip if going up a grade?
Don't know if this is an Australian only product but just looked up on the internet & freely available here in Aussie from many outlets.
I finally got around to trying the INOX MX3 for my N scale layout. I should mention that after applying it, I ran a couple of relatively new Atlas N scale DCC/Sound locomotives and found there was some slipping and the sound would cut off momentarily from time to time. This happened to all my locomotives. They ran perfectly beforehand. I should also mention that I have no grades to my layout. It is flat. So just wondering now it it is a good product to clean your track?
Great video and I know I'm late to the party, but do you still use Inox MX3 for your track cleaning? If not why not?
You can also use contact cleaning cloths / jewellery cloths . The work really well and can be got from amazon and this shifts the dirt up and doesn’t just mix it around the rail head. I use that rubbers and goo gone in a cmx wagon . Great video and layout is awesome
Everybody has thier own ways to clean track, hence why I said 'if it works for you then that's great' there is so many ways people clean tracks using all sorts of products, I just wanted to try this MX3 out, and it does what it says on the tin, it really is that good
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Junction Road TMD yeah I’ve just got bought some too , couldn’t agree more . Looked superb and really Shiney. 👍
@@AmeryJunction yes, it really does shine the rails, I couldn't belive the residue it lifted off, and as for the slow running, well its great stuff....if you can get it
Amery Junction Did you put it in your CMX wagon instead of goo gone ? Did you think it’s better than goo gone ? Cheers
matt gale tbh I’ve done both now this new stuff is very good but so is goo gone . I say give it a try
Hi, just be aware this stuff is not kind to traction tyres
Cheers Peter
Yes, thanks for this information, I've been reading into this stuff in more detail, so it would effect older models and vitrains locomotives...I will make this point in my next video
Also sorry , but where do you get the low relief factories from at the back?
The rear buildings are scratch built using Wills sheet products and brick sheets, they are low relief using old lego strips on the rear...👍
Junction Road TMD wow what a great idea Thankyou great stuff
I found track magic was hopeless.
Yes - but there are also some contra-indication videos about Inox MX3.
First, dirt tends to sick to it, and second, the it's oily nature reduces traction, which doesn't matter on a small, flat, back and forward layout like this, but if you have a circuit with long trains, and especially gradients, it could be a problem.
The video I watched said keep your track clean by just running your trains, and if you need anything more use a small block of wood instead of a track rubber!
Ive been using Inox MX3 for 40 years. I never have had to clean my wheels since then. The dust is not a problem, as it seems to become conductive, and I only apply the Inox MX3 in intervals of up to 3 months. My DCC layout has prototype grades and I run scale length trains. My layout fills a 11m x 6m shed . A friend has been using CRC 2-26 for the same amount of time with similar results.
@@terryflynn8830 Indeed - well opinions vary on CZcams.
I'm using Inox myself just now - it seems ok on the railway, but not so good on the Scalextric.
So, the jury is out and we'll see how it goes., but I confess I've always been a secret fan of good old Isopropyl!
@@SuperJ333 For model railways the jury is not out, 40+ years of reliable running, no cleaning of wheels using Inox MX3 or CRC 2-26 is all the proof that is needed. Look at the responses of the people now using these oils on the other videos. They are all getting the same result. czcams.com/video/A41VpUeoW5A/video.html
its called 3 in 1 Polytetrafluoroethylene thats all it is you use it on garden tools :)
Inox is fairly hard to get hold of at the moment so I've been looking for alternatives. One I've seen, but NOT tried yet, is WD40 specialist contact cleaner (NOT the standard WD40) but this stuff:
www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-specialist-contact-cleaner-400ml/92716
It appears to be very similar to Inox - No silicon or petroleum, safe on plastic and designed to improve electrical contact. I emailed WD40 and asked if it's o.k to use on model railway track and whilst reluctant to give a definitive answer (refering me to ask Hornby, Pico, etc to see what they said) they did say they'd heard of people using it for that purpose who'd been very happy. Halfords also do what seems to be a similar product.
Because these companies won't say exactly what's in their products it's hard to say if they're the same, but they've been designed for much the same purpose. i.e. to clean electrical contacts and therefore improve conductivity whilst not harming plastic or leaving a residue.
it is the same as wd40, fish oil. in a can.
good sir, that was a great test but boring
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