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- Track cleaning with Inox MX3, the great new breakthrough at Chadwick Model Railway.
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1 month after using Inox I’ve had no issues what so ever. Cleaned again today and cloth was filthy but no running issues at all.👍 hoping for same again this month 🤞
That’s great news Richie. Regards Charlie
When you get a notification on a friday, and the video starts with: welcome to chadwick model railway, im charlie, then you know its going to be one hell of a good weekend, allways a pleasire to watch your videos, cheers mate
You are far too kind Henrik. Regards Charlie
The hanging of track on the clothesline had me bursting with laughter, didn't expect that one bit. Great video, Charlie!
As long as it made you smile during these dark times will, then I’ve won!
I think we all won, Charlie. Thanks for your videos, they are a highlight of the week.
Your videos are great, thank you. For the track drying tip, what kind of pegs do you recommend?
Washing machine or dishwasher...? Drying cycle? No point having the tools if you don't use them.
Loved the intro. Can just see track being pinned out on the washing lines across the land 😂. Your sense of humour sure hits the spot. Thanks Charlie
I must admit, it’s one of my favourite intros.
Regards, Charlie
You missed out ye olde (1947) cheapo method devised byJohn Allen on his Gorre & Daphetid Railroad.
Rubbing the rough side of a piece of hardboard (Masonite) over the track. Can also be fitted to the bottom of a goods wagon.
Another one I've read about is the Relco high frequency track cleaner, (similar model also sold by Gaugemaster) which doesn't actually clean the track and is a no-no on DCC as the DCC power will fry the HF unit, decoder and command station.
IPA might not affect most paints, but could affect some. I used to use lighter fluid to clean my new second hand coaches. Worked fine on most. No damage, but on one particular brand it took the paint clean off.
The Dapol cleaning wagon is a rebadged Tomix design.
A great comment with some great info. Regards Charlie
Very informative as usual Charlie. many thanks. Interesting that you peg your track out on the line to dry it, how lucky you are. up here in the cold wet North West we usually have to put ours through the Mangle and finish it off on the Clothes Horse in front of the Coal Fire.
Hi Dave, that made me laugh out loud. Stay safe mate. Regards Chalie
😂😂😂😂
Poor Mrs Mangle :-)
Gregg at Fishplate is a hoot - the two of you host the most entertaining channels I follow.
I’m so pleased that we keep you entertained. Stay safe, regards Charlie
Thanks Charlie - it has simplified what should have been a simplified task that has been over complicated with all the different products and advice. Unfortunately as I run steam and many have traction tyres I am unable to use the oxy but the grasphite block sounds a great investment. I also didn’t know about the IPA and percentage.
Sorry that the video wasn’t of any, but perhaps good background information. Regards, Charlie.
@@ChadwickModelRailway yes the background information was excellent Thanks Charlie
Excellent Charlie. Thank you.
Thanks Walter.
Thanks Charlie! Great Video, for the Aussies: Inox MX3 is available from Supercheap Auto, Repco and Bunnings.
Thanks for the info Auxie, stay safe mate.
Regards Charlie
Very impressive, very educational - thank you!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie
Many thanks Chalie, some great tips as always. Always enjoy watching, keep up the great work.
Thanks Tony, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Regards Charlie
Another very enjoyable and informative video, thank you Charlie. I've ordered the cleaning solution which is on backorder from the same place you got yours. Looking forward to trying it out when it arrives.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Simon, stay safe, regards Charlie
I actually was looking for your particular video to link, as i still haven't cleaned track since i began using the inox! It completely eliminated that chore. Completely! I thank you once again for your video, as it's changed my model railroading life!
I’m so pleased you found this product so useful. Regards, Charlie
Great video very interesting and informative. Looking forward to seeing more.
It’s great to have you onboard Kevin.
Thank you, Charlie. All the best :)
Thank you for watching
Great video, as always - being the newbie, I am happy to get good advise whenever. I am sure with the constant questions and pop-up subjects, there may seem no end - but you are not obligated. You have a great library as it is, so weekly, biweekly, monthly - it should be a frequent as your availability and generous heart feel like. Thanks and stay safe.
What a heart warming comment Chris. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
I think I've seen this done before Charlie?? I couldn't do the magnet trick though! Thanks for showing Innox and spreading the word on how to clean track properly! Just remember it is Innox MX3, they do make other versions not made for electrical circuits.
Kind regards,
Gregg.
I’m so pleased that you have found this video. Clearly your original video was the inspiration for it. Do you stay safe during these challenging times Gregg. I had one rather amusing comment earlier, someone mentioned that we should become a double act! Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway You're very welcome Sir! I'm chuffed you found it and even more so that you not only understand the science behind it , but also got good results, which will only improve as you let the innox get around the layout.
Maybe we could be the next 2 Ronnies??, LOL
All good down here and all the best to you up there!
Kind regards,
Gregg .
Loved it, Charlie!
Thanks fly boy
Thanks Charlie, very useful.
Warren, I'm so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards Charlie
Very informative video chalie.... As a beginner it's great to find out early before any lasting damage is done.... Like the opening made the wive look twice 😂😂... Keep up the good work looking into becoming a patron 👍
Thanks Darren, your a star.
Love your videos Charlie. Very informative and helpful that’s why I became a Patreon. I know it’s a lot of work involved in putting a 30min video onto CZcams. Don’t spend all your time making us weekly videos you have a life to enjoy too mate 👍🏻
What a very thoughtful comment. Stay safe mate, regards Charlie
Actually crying with laughter when I saw tracks hanging out to dry lol 🤣🤣🤣
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Dom
Ahh Me, Wonderful video Charlie, well worth waiting for!. And as always entertaining, engaging and of great value. A big thank you.
You’re too kind, regards Charlie
Another great video. Not used a track rubber for years. I'm a 99.9% Isopropyl type of guy. Used it for years on SMP track without any issues.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie
Charlie, As always, a great informative and entertaining video. Incidentally, I use Inox and it sure is a game changer. I have used it on tracks that had a very poor or bad conductivity and where locos struggle... to smooth running locos after application. I had watched the Fishplate Films video and I thought that I'd give this fella a try. This is an Australian product. I purchased it online from Pendle Slot Racing, based in the UK. It cost me just under a tenner for it. So far in about 2 months, I have been really pleased with it. It is important to note that the cloth that you use is also equally important as you don't want strands to be caught up on your tracks. I use a jeweller's polishing cloth which has served me really well. This product is dirt cheap and available on Amazon in multi-packs.
Clearly a great recommendation, thanks very much, regards Charlie
First track cleaning vid I've seen that made sense!! Nicely done. Cheers!
Thanks TM? I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it
By far your best start to a video yet,always very informative 👍 👍👍👍
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it NT.
I watched the fishplate video a while ago and bought the spray version. It appears to have really improved my points which really covered with all sorts of glues and sprays.
I think the regular cleaning flex op might assist too 😉
Flex op, now there’s a term from the past!
Hi Charlie. Great informative video as always. I'm guilty of using a track rubber, but I don't use it that often. If you look at real railway tracks, you see that the ones in common use are shiny on the tops of the rails. The ones that are not used much tend to be dull and corroded. My answer to keeping most of my track clean is to keep running trains. And that's one of the best parts of the hobby. I only need to clean tracks inside of loco and goods shed about three times a year. As for the blades on points, I use electrical contact cleaner. It's always a pleasure to watch your video's. Stay safe and well. Cheers Chris.
Thanks Chris, what a heartwarming comment. Good luck with your track cleaning, regards Charlie
Now to re clean my new tracks using INOX, also the steam engines that I normally have issues with, I'm going to go a do this method.
Good for you mate.
Gosh i was chuckling for a while with you cleaning the track at the start
Here to please Thomas!
Very much enjoyed the intro, thought it was very funny.
Interesting video, food for thought for the future, I'll have a look at this Inox.
Regarding video frequency, I fully appreciate you're full time job isn't CZcams (yet!) and I assume you're doing it for your own enjoyment. So I wouldn't run the risk of it becoming a chore if it takes up a lot of time, I would much rather watch 1 good video a fortnight than 2 mediacore ones if that makes sense. However it is your choice at the end of the day.
Keep up the good work! Matt
Thanks Matt, what a heartwarming comment. Regards Charlie
Very interesting Charlie. A couple of years ago, after finding Track Magic to be useless, I read various arguments for and against using car transmission fluid and curiosity got the better of me so tried it in very small quantities on a small section of track with one old locomotive for a few months. Since then, I have generalised its use across the entire railway, it pulls the dirt off all wheels and rails and leaves it in a few fluid residue lumps that are easily wiped up with a cloth, and even if these are not wiped off conductivity remains 100%. So the track still needs some attention but there is no longer need to lift locomotives for cleaning. The bad press it got was undoubtedly from people whose rolling stock was very dirty so found their layout suddenly plastered in residue, but had they perservered this wouldn't have happened again. Putting too much on may also affect plastic sleepers and traction tyres, but 2 years on, in the quantities I have used, I have had no such problems. Should I re-brand this stuff and patent it as a new track cleaner?
A great comment Stef, many thanks
great tips charlie..
Thanks Jim
Your opening scene is what really makes this video, great video as always :)
Thanks Alx
Gaugemaster Gm-Hf1 ultrasonic track cleaner worth a mention to those on DC only layouts and are just LAZY but seriously they are not bad on on garden layouts.
Thanks Josef, something that I clearly missed.
So far iv watche 25 seconds and I'm crying with laughter 🤣🤣🤣
Now for the rest...
Get some tissues!
So that’s where I’ve been going wrong!!! 🤪
Very informative as always Charlie (with a bit of humour added in for good measure). Cheers Euan
Very informative you have me sold on the Inox products perhaps that will sort my point issues thank you Charlie 😊
So pleased that you found it interesting Thomas
Great video Charlie, a great balance of amusing and informative content, I can see a TV series in the offing.
If only Dave,! Take care regards Charlie
As others have said , the goal isn’t to get the tracks clean. The goal is to keep them conductive. So removing insulators and applying things that enhance conductivity. Whether there is stuff that comes off in a rag wipe is a red herring everyone seems to fall for. If it’s traction tire residue then yes remove it , but If it’s black and conductive then leave it as it’s fine. ;)
In that spirit using isopropyl due to its molecular shape attracts dirt. Clean with WD40 or mineral spirits (others in this list imgur.com/a/DYbDGfm ) then graphite is the way to go. But for those with traction tires (many locos ) inox is a no go.
Very interesting comment, many thanks, regards Charlie
InterCity-1-3-4 I disagree with you on the isopropanol argument. Yes it’s an amphiphilic molecule, but since it evaporates rapidly leaving no residue I can’t see how it will attract dirt to the rails. This can’t be said about WD40 which is a film forming water dependent.
Entertaining and informative can you use inox to remove paint from the rail heads instead of using a track rubber after weathering the track.
Thanks Charlie great video
Could always use plastic straws slit up the side and put over the rails, then you won't get paint on them in the first place. :-)
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Mark, regards Charlie
Brilliant as always,Charlie, very informative, great idea for the intro, washing the track in the bowl and pinning on the line 😂
At least it brought it little happiness to your day Dave. Regards Charlie
Well done Charlie very informative, see you in two weeks
Regards
David
Let’s make it one week David.
When you hang OO gauge track out on the whirly and you use very hot water does it come out as N gauge and can you iron it to get a 3rd radius from a 4th radius??
Fantastic vid Charlie. You really put some thought and analysis into the vids really enjoyed watching! Thanks looking forward to seeing the next..
Thanks Will, you’re far too kind. Regards Charlie
Shrinkage is a seriously big problem for us model railway men, lol.
Tumble dry low, and for country-themed layouts I'd recommend fresh daisy dryer sheets.
Don't be using Vanish either in case it total disappears. Tho any layouts themed around Staines it works wonders on it.
Not technically cleaning, but have you considered applying a tiny amount of ATF to your tracks? You'll never have to clean again...Edit: simply apply a bit of this automatic transmission fluid on a cotton bud, and rub it about half an inch on each rail. on small layouts one half inch is enough, on bigger layouts you can do it on 2 or 3 spots. just add it and never clean again. and remember: less is more. if it makes the tracks greasy, it's too much. won't eat up sleepers or rubber tires either.
You’re not the 1st to mention using that Stephan. Certainly worth considering.
Charlie I found this video rocks, well done. I also wanted wish You and Your Family a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year. Perhaps without the Virus We have all been experiencing. God Bless You and You'res. Bruce
Thanks Bruce, you’re too kind. Have a great Christmas, regards Charlie
great video charlie thanks for covering the subject with such humour very nice cheers for now al 👍😁🙋♂️🤣
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it LJ
I am going to get rid of my track rubbers now. Great article.
A good move Nigel, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting
Charlie, your video’s certainly always bring a smile. Track drying on the clothe’s dryer was hilarious. I’ve still got old Triang track and it still cleans up ok. Thanks as usual
I’m so pleased that you found it humorous and perhaps brought a smile to your face.
Well done - a very amusing start. Must show it to my grandson! Thanks for a really helpful session on track cleaning. Your weekly Friday videos were something to look forward to in lockdown. Now, it's OK for me to get a good session each fortnight. Just keep it going please.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video is entertaining. Stay safe, regards Charlie
Another great video Charlie. Nice to hear you mention Fishpkate films. 🇦🇺🚂🏍
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Richard
Gregg what a great guy he is, been watching him for years.
He is certainly an entertaining individual, that’s for sure and, he certainly knows his stuff. Regards Charlie
I am definitely going to start using the method in your intro!!
Sink or swim mate
hi, inox arrived. its as you said,amazing. thank you charly
I couldn’t agree more Andy.
Pegging the track to the washing line ... Charlie, you are truly special :)
As long as it made you smile Alec.
Hi Charlie thankyou for yet another great informative video on a subject that can make or break a good working layout. Also thankyou for the time you put into producing these video's. best wishes Howard (South Devon Railway)
Thanks Howard, I’m so pleased that you find the channel useful. Regards Charlie
Very informative topic. I have booked marked this for the future reference as I am still at the planning and baseboard construction stage. I do like the tongue in cheek approach also (hanging rails on the washing line!).
I’m so pleased it made you smile as well as keeping your interest Phil. Regards Charlie
Great intro Charlie!! Thank You for this video. Very interesting. Cheers Onno.
Thanks Onno, take care out there is a virus on the loose. Regards Charlie
Take care too Charlie!!!
Great video again, Charlie! Loved the intro and now I'm glad I haven't used the Track Magic stuff yet...
The magnet demonstration felt like watching a school experiment gone right...
At the end of the video I was waiting for the newsticker to pop up: "phone now, get one bottle free", lol 😁
Thanks again for your channel!
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video. Stay safe T, regards Charlie
Living near Toronto , Ontario Canada I was not able to find NoOx ID “A” Special, nor CRC2.26 nor Inox MX3 at the retail stores in my area. I did find DeoxIT D5 at a Sayal store and it works well to remove much of the corrosion. Using it on my tracks bought it the 1970s and 1980s. I need to get some 2000 grit wet sandpaper to do touch ups on a few heavily stained areas. That should help my previous use of the rubber-metallic track eraser.
Hi Cathy, Track cleaning is always a thorn in our side. I'm currently shooting an update which you may find interesting. Regards Charlie
Another great video (also really enjoyed the loco maintenance one as well)
I was poorless with laughter at seeing you washing track like dishes and sticking it out on the washing line 😂 absolutely brilliant Charlie!!
But it is a serious business and thank you for another really informative and frank review of some of the products out there.
Cheers, Derek.
A great comment Derek, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, regards Charlie
Excellent video Charlie very humorous and informative. I intend putting my model railway in the loft and had seen Matt Slade’s videos on Track Magic Eeek! Inox is a new one on me so thanks for that steer.
You’re more than welcome Kevin, regards Charlie
Like others I found track on the washing line hilarious. Informative vid Charlie. Thank you
At least I made you smile Clive, regards Charlie
Great video again Charlie. Being in Aus I've had Inox around for a long time and now here is another use for the stuff. Thanks again.
It’s a hidden Australian gem Alan.
Chadwick Model Railway I’ve noticed that there are many other formulations and they recommend the MX 5 extreme pressure for gears etc. MX 3 is available in bulk 5 and 20 litre packaging for those with greater thirst❗️😉😂😂
Thanks Ian.
Thank you! I used the US equivalent (CRC 2-26) and this fixed all my problems, thanks
Same again!
Blinkin heck Charlie, you've shot up to 35K 😲 very well deserved, the content is awesome
Thanks Tez, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel. Regards
Thanks Charlie, I've been racking my brains with track cleaning looking for the most efficient method. Looks like its Inox for me!
It’s truly is a game changer Joseph.
Ahhhh, the old planned maintenance schedules and check lists - love it Charlie. Have not used inox on the track yet, but it works a treat on my cast metal plate surfaces in the workshop - router table, drill press etc. Keeps the rust away, even in humid Queensland. Great video Charlie, thanks for sharing.
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Andrew, regards Charlie
Interesting Charlie. I have been using track magic in my CMX cleaner ever since I started a layout three years ago with very good results. Always open to new ideas so food for thought indeed. Great video and one worth noting for future reference, thanks for sharing, regards, Chris
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Chris.
I always watch your videos even though I've not had a model railway since a kid, 45 years ago 😂
I’m so pleased that I’m keeping you entertained Mark. Regards Charlie
Interesting and informative video Charlie, its certainly going to make me look at track cleaning again, my attitude has been it's a chore let's get this done as quickly as possible. As a lot of my locomotives and rolling stock is older items I spent a bit of time servicing and wheel cleansing, so it should make sense to put more effort into track cleaning. I think you may have made a old dog learn new tricks. I'm going to change my attitude it makes perfect sense, so I've given myself a talking to. I love the humour you bring to your channel I do find it easy to watch, and even when you cover things that don't apply to me I like to try and expand my knowledge. Thank you for the effort you put in. See you on the next one. Stay safe Eddy xx
Thanks Eddy, What a heartwarming comment, regards Charlie
It’s been a pleasure watching your videos, I’m intending to build a layout in one of our outbuildings, it may not be proto-typically correct, but who cares it will be for my enjoyment and the tips I have gleaned from yours and other sites will ensure less frustration.
I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel Les. I find that prototypical layouts are a little too boring! Regards Charlie
Thanks for the pre-intro sketch and the washing of track, I'm still laughing now :)
I’m so pleased that cheered you up Andrew. Regards Charlie
@@ChadwickModelRailway I have a similar background to you Charlie, ex L.Eng.Tech AC/AR RAF still love playing around with electronics and trains :)
looking good keep up the good work
Thanks mate.
thank you charlie for the advice. inox seems to be the thing i need to use.i will order some soonist.cheers tom
I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Tom
@@ChadwickModelRailway again thanks.
again thanks.
I like your videos a lot . Don't have a made up railway but I have gathered up loads of very good tips from the demonstrations
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it William
Yes I saw Inox being used by Station Road channel here in NZ,so I bought some and I think it’s great.keep up the good work,cheers David
Thanks for your thoughts on this David much appreciated, regards Charlie
I have one of them Dapol track cleaning wagons, heck it was expensive, and is now sitting on top of the wardrobe!
Only it’s Hoover is worth having!
The first 15 second is great!
So you didn’t like the rest then?
@@ChadwickModelRailway i like it but i love the intro!
Hi Charlie! Picked up a bottle of amazon and wow! It's only been two days, but the inox worked amazingly! Especially on my N scale locos and track! I missed fishplates video but I'm subscribed and going to look it up. You both deserve 5 stars for the suggestion and find! I know for me and my mini railway, so far it truly has been a game changer!
D Gas I'm so pleased that you found the video useful.
Regards Charlie
Charlie, about the "thumbs up" button. It is a monster disguised as a Yorkie. If the thumbs up button simply added to the creators tally of "likes" it would be a Yorkie. However, it also wants to be a favorites button for the viewer and adds everything he "likes" to a favorites playlist. Therefore, the list gets packed with things I liked and want to refer to again some time, and others that I just liked but don't consider re-usable. So I NEVER click the like buttons simply to boost the creator's analytics, as much as I would like to at times. CZcams engineers have never been the best at what they try to do. When they get it right and give the viewer both a like button to score the creator and a favorites button to keep their favorites on a playlist, then I will gladly go back, watch all of your videos and like them. Some have already made my "favorites" playlist, which is what the like button really is.
What a great comment John. My pet hate is “subscribe”. Clearly it should be labelled as “Follow”.
Brilliant video mate, I also watch Greg from fish plate as well and I saw the rant as well, he cracks me up laughing like you do especially today with washing and hanging the track up 🤣🤣. Keep up the good work mate, looking forward to the next one 👍👍👍
Thanks Lee, you’re too kind.
Another excellent and informative video Charlie. You somehow have the knack of making even mundane tasks exciting and interesting. A couple of my locos have tyres so I think I will be investing in a graphite block to avoid using a track rubber. If it means I have to become a patron to enable you to keep producing such great videos then so be it. Please keep at it and very many thanks for your efforts.
What a heart warming comment Tony. Stay safe. Regards Charlie
The manufacturer states that INOX is "lubricant made with a high grade white oil, rust inhibitors and other components to give lasting protection from corrosion and oxidation." Basically it's just mineral oil (white oil) which is the liquid analog of white petroleum jelly (brand name Vaseline). And they add some trace amounts of "rust inhibitors and other components" to make it sound like something more complex and revolutionary to justify a higher price. I tried a lot of expensive products on electrical connectors and electrical devices over the years, and I found that simple, cheap petroleum jelly works the best when you can apply it directly. But it's difficult to get it into enclosed components like potentiometers unless you liquify it with heat. For things like potentiometers, the CRC brand offers a mineral oil aerosol spray sold for electricians in the USA at places like Home Depot and Lowes for about $3 per can. So cheap compared to other fancy products. Basically that CRC spray would have the same result as INOX since they are both mineral oil. Any oil that forms a barrier over the surface of a metal to prevent the ingress of air will act as rust/oxidation/corrosion inhibitor. Nothing revolutionary here. What's a little surprising is that the train rails can be coated with an oily lubricant and not noticeably affect the traction of the locomotive wheels. Interesting.
You have made some interesting points AK. However, it does work very well. Regards, Charlie
Hi Charlie, just started run locos on my track, for first time ,( new modeler) and was useing track rubber to clean bad connections
After watching your video I will look at another way to do the job.
Been watching you while building up my track layout and back ones.
Got a lot of info of does and donts from you , keep up the good work.
I’m so pleased you found the channel interesting Philip
A great upload Charlie, very informative. I've been looking for my Peco track rubber for 2 days, moaning about my track needing a clean (once a month, I like calendars too.) then watched this video and Bosch! Gonna use IPA, as I have some older locos with traction tyres, but the INOX looks great, which I will get for my next layout, OO-9 narrow gauge. Another amusing and educational upload, the BBC rang, they wondered if you'd be interested in workie with Ronnie Corbett. LOL.
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the video, regards Charlie
Thank you! My trains were stopping all the time in particular at slow speed. I used the US
equivalent (CRC 2-26) and now all works perfectly!
Glad to hear it mate.
Hi Charlie another great video mate I really enjoyed it good information to I use 4 old tri-ang track cleaning wagons to clean my track with track magic it works will to my layout I clean the monthly Charlie stay safe and well mate goodbye for now clive
Thanks Clive, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting.
Thanks Charlie extremely useful video. I’d seen the ‘rant’ video but couldn’t find Inox in the uk so I’m grateful for the link. Next job, find a safe method of disposing of several bottles of Track Magic. 😏
I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Tony but please don't waste the Track Magic.
Stay safe. Regards Charlie
I've used Goo gone in the cmx tanker but due to your excellent fair and neutral test of different ways and liquids I'll order the inox
Thank you briilant channel
Thanks Robert but please remember that Inox is unsuitable for traction tyres.
Great info thanks 🙏 I too watched Greg’s channel and now use CRC 2-26 as a wet cleaner as an alternative to Innox. Also great results!
Thanks for the info Roy.
i bought the crc 2-26 from home depot a few days ago... before i bought it my locos would stall at crawling speeds... i put the crc 2-26 on the rails and ZERO stalling even at super super slow creeping speed, it will NOT stall even over turnouts will NOT stall... i've been tying to get the locos to stall and i can't... its' THAT good
Thanks for the info regarding Inox m3 bought some and found it to be absolutely brilliant at cleaning track work, so far would not consider using any other method well worth the money. As usual another very informative video thanks again.
I totally agree Mick, it really is a game changer. Regards Charlie
Excellent video Charlie super helpful, I will never use nail varnish remover again, ill have to pop in to dcc train automation and get some inox
A good move ash. Regards Charlie
Thanks again Charlie for another very informative and interesting video. Must admit for years I use to use the Peco style track rubber without considering the residue it left behind. Not a fan of the Dapol style cleaner wagons but always been looking for a better product for cleaning track by hand... Maybe, thanks to you I may now have found it..
I do hope so Chris, regards Charlie
I love your content Charlie! We need more layout updates from Chadwick Parkway though🙂😌 Cheers Joachim
Thanks JP, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the channel.
Excellent! I laughed at the start and then wondered whether you'd get round to Inox. Greg's channel Fishplate Films is a goldmine; it's a combination of technical knowhow and Aussie humour. I've been watching him almost as long as I've been watching you - two top channels.
A million thnaks.
Thanks Paul, you’re far too kind. Regards Charlie
thanks charley, i have ordered some inox.
Good choice Andy.
Excellent informative video and the intro made me chuckle. I watched Greg’s video and I now use EC-90 fast drying contact cleaner which is used to clean electrical components,switching,contacts and leaves no residue it is brilliant stuff.you put a small amount on a clean rag and clean your track,I did my own layout plus the club layout.The difference it made to train 🚂 running was amazing.This product is available from Tool Station in a 500mls aerosol can price £8 approximately.👍😊
A great tip Tony, thanks regards Charlie
Great review of all these types of product, I still like the nickel over the rails to fill the scratches, but make sure the power is off first. The last produce is proble the best in the long run as it is a cleaner, and stops oxidation....thanks for sharing....Jack 👍👍👍
I’m so pleased that you found it useful Jack.