I restarted in model railways after a gap of some 50 years, and your channel Charlie has helped me immeasurably. I too tried various different track cleaners, but soon realised Inox was something special. I have a pretty large layout, with a 16 track fiddle yard, and many points/sidings. Some 9 months ago I applied Inox and haven't touched the track since...even the rarely used sidings seem to benefit from the residue being spread by loco and rolling stock wheels. I think the other thing to mention is use...ie ensure you are actually running trains reasonably regularly....ie operate at least 5 days per week, for perhaps an hour or so (retirement is GREAT!)

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

An excellent comment Mike. I imagine that DCC Train Automation, will have a run on Inox again.

@hkmikey377

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway I am an expat Scot now living in NZ. Inox is cheap and plentiful here, the Kiwis use it to clean and lubricate their fishing gear (sea fishing here is an obsession) ...and of course it comes from Aussie.

Charlie, watching you wash your track with soap and water and then hanging them on the line to dry had me in stitches, priceless. Another great video, thanks.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

We all need cheering up in these troubling times Roger. Regards Charlie

That intro was genius!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I am proud of that one.

Charlie, you could take a Network Rail car, remove the pad mechanism, which is just gravity holding it down and adapt it to one of your cars. Or you can do it the old fashion way by taking a square of hardboard/Masonite, drill it for recessed threaded screws, fix the screws so the rough side of the hardboard is applied to the rails, then add a nut to the opposite side to hold it in place. You could bevel the edges to allow it ride up over anything that would snag it. Then drill two holes in the under side of your chosen car. Push the screws up through the car and add nuts to the threads to get the weight you want. You would be surprised how much gunk comes off onto the rough hardboard. If you cut enough squares of hardboard you will have spares on hand when you feel the time has come to swap out the well used hardboard. It is something you can leave in the train at all times. Some modelers will have several such cars on their railroad. Another video idea? Another thing thing you can test is get your most powerful loco out, behind it run the Network rail car, followed by the Dapol car and then your brass tanker full of Inox. That would be your Maintenance of Way train. You talked about taking a magnet to test for steel track. What if you put a magnet across and under the Dapol car at the lead end? That should pick up anything magnetic. It is the same principle used by office cleaners. They will put a bar magnet across the front of their vacuums. That way any staples and paper clips will a fix to the bar magnet and not tear up the innards of their vacuums. Just some thoughts. Happy New Year!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent comment DKA.I think what I shall try is to see if I have an existing body to which I can exchange with the Piko edition. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, very enjoyable, a couple of points, gaugemaster stock a B.R . Brown version of there Piko cleaner , and many years ago I organised a coach trip to Pendon, for my customers, they were very good opened early for us all , I asked the chap how do they clean the track? , he showed me a single plank wagon with a piece of hardboard fixed underneath , that continually circulates , and every now and then they put a new piece on. Many thanks for your films. rog flair-rail

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, I had never thought about what Pendon use. Regards, Charlie

Bee cool to see them al run together through the layout as a ‘cleaning train’

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

That is my eventual intention mate. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, I enjoyed your video of you washing your track in the sink. However it is a seriously useful way of saving money on track for a new project, by reusing the track on a previous build that is being retired. This track can be revitalising with a hot soapy wash with washing up liquid and a toothbrush in the sink, and is a good way of recycling the old track if it had been fixed down with a PVA based adhesive on a previous build. I have recently purchased a box of Peco flexitrack for the grand sum of £94 which is I feel a lot of money. However I have reused some old track that I removed from an old project I was dismantling, to complete it, therefore limiting my expenditure. If people in this hobby have limited funds this is a way of saving money, as after a the wash in the hot soapy water, it is surprising how well the track looks and feels compared to new track.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

An excellent comment Les. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Hey Charlie . I was looking at the marvelous video here and seen a few maybe ideas . With the vacuum car , could you put that car in front then the engine , and the cleaning wagon in back. I'm pretty sure even with those vehicles , you can pull a 7 to 10 car load behind it to clean your rolling stock wheels. Do you have some dungarees so you can cut it to length to fit on wagon to apply solution to track to clean. Now to keep conductive theirs a grease called " no-ox-id A special" I've been hearing a lot of great things . If you can theirs a guy name Ron from" Ron's trains N Things" that talks all about it . We are all trying to achieve clean , conductive operations we owe it to our tracks , trains , and the love of the hobby. Great video !!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the information Christopher. I shall certainly check out Ron’s trains and things video. Regards, Charlie

Hi Charlie. I purchased Inox some time ago but don't use it for one simple reason. It does what it says on the tin but, after speaking to an enthusiast who is a laboratory chemist by trade, was informed that the protective chemical that's left on the track is NOT rubber friendly. I was warned that even though it does a good job, over time it will attack the rubber tyres that many locos are fitted with, so make sure you have spare tyres for every one of your wheels, just as you should have a spare in the boot of your car. I now use good old 'elbow grease' when cleaning my track as there's always a price to pay for laziness. You have been warned! 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m afraid you’ve missed the point on this one. I mentioned twice in the last video that Inox is not suitable for use if you have rubber tack traction tires. Regards Charlie

@platformten5958

2 жыл бұрын

@Charlie. No mate, I haven't missed the point, as I don't watch EVERY video uploaded on EVERY model train channel as I do have a life outside of the hobby. I was merely pointing that out as you came across through your advertising of the product on this video as advertising Inox as an option. I see there are one or two viewers who do use it so, for their benefit, I thought it would be only right for me, as a fellow enthusiast, to point out the negative aspect. I do hope you haven't missed MY point. Let's call it a 1-1 draw shall we. I do hope it doesn't go to penalties as being a defender, I never was much good at them. 😁

You visit a store to buy produce, when you're in an aisle and hear over the "public service announcement" speakers: "CLEAN UP IN AISLE FOUR!" repeated once or twice... with your close observation, you see parent and child and a busted spill of coffee bean product on the floor. 'Oh, the humanity!' Do your eyes get moist for the screaming child, embarrassed parent, or the coffee spilled? Then, you regain your composure, give condolences to the person who's going to clean up the coffee. That person will be exposed to the calamity... and do the recovery/clean-up... There, that Dapol vacuum machine is gonna do a good job picking up where the other cleaning methods have left aside. Carry on, Charlie, carry on. Great video! John British Columbia, Canada

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment mate thank you. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

In reference to the third cleaner you showed, l have several of these, in which l converted my own rollingstock. It is so easy to do as the cleaning pads can be bought seperatly and placed under any piece of rolling stock that has clearance. You wil not need springs to push down the pads as l found that with leaving enough slack on the screws, the pads are heavy enough to rub on the rails.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your technique Peter. Regards Charlie

Watched a certain Australian gentleman the other day and obtained some inox put some in my Sharge track wagon(cheaper version of the cmx wagon) and the difference on my track is like night and day older locos that I thought had issues came to life and flew round even my Dapol hoover that was intermittent now stays on the the whole layout I was surprised in the difference it makes.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found the video useful Stephen. Fish plate films, can be a very useful source of information. Regards, Charlie

Nice video you done charlie.Hope to see you in 2022.Thanks for sharing.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome mate. Regards Charlie

@medwaymodelrailway7129

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks very much for replying to my comment. More uploads in 2022 to look out for and supporting my channel..Take Care & Stay Safe.

Wonderful - really helpful video thanks!

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil, I’m so pleased that you found a video useful. Regards, Charlie

Another great video Charlie, thank you for this year, your videos have really helped me iron some things out during layout planning and even provided a calm voice during some long working hours! It's safe to say I'll actually begin my layout next week! Here's wishing you and your family a Happy and prosperous 2022! (And of course, Happy Modelling!) - James

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel James. Regards Charlie

Thanks Charlie, for doing such an awesome job keeping us up to date and well informed as to the Chadwick railway and yourself. Have a safe transition to 2022. Keep your wheels on the track!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment Kevin. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

I have had a gap of 60 years and the last 3 years l have put together a layout and thank you for your advice Charlie all the best Joe 👍 from Liverpool age 73.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

We are never to old to start Joe ! Regards Charlie.

The vacuum cleaner really works and worth the cost if you have hidden track.

@ChadwickModelRailway

10 ай бұрын

Yes Ray, it is a little gem. Regards, Charlie

A very thorough review Charlie, thank you. Happy New Year 🥳

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Nigel, regards Charlie

Happy New Year! And thank you for helping me get through 2021, with your cheerful videos and interesting content. I don't have a layout and, probably, never will, but watching people like you and a few others made me feel like I'm involved im a wonderful hobby, and it really brought joy to my heart and peace to my mind. All the best wishes for you, your loved ones and everybody else! Cheers

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

What is a heartwarming comment Adrian. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Happy new year Charlie, thanks for another entertaining and informative video👍🏻

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome Stephen, regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie, thanks for your wonderful contribution over the past years and hopefully e will benefit from many more to come. All the best from down under. Andrew

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew, have a great 2022, regards Charlie

LOL!!!! Happy New Year to Mr. & Mrs. Chadwick

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin and the same to you and yours mate. Regards Charlie

Video 150. Wow, Charlie! What a wonderful milestone. Thank you for all you are doing to keep us so thoroughly entertained, especially the butterfly modellers among us!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie

Happy New Year, Charlie ! All my best wishes to you and Madame Bishop, keep the good mood and the spirit up !

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Thank you for posting. Happy New Year.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Bob.

Happy New Year Charlie, thanks for everything.🍻

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Simon, regards Charlie

Another great video Charlie! Best wishes from Germany and a Happy New Year 2022! Günter

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gunter. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

Another great video Charlie. Thanks for the info, have been using and recommending Inox since your original vid on cleaning, even though I only have the programming track as yet! As others have said, thanks for all the content you have created, Happy New Year and all the best to you and yours for 2022.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

Happy new year young man, hope you have a brilliant 2022! thanks for the entertainment.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you’ve enjoyed the videos, happy New Year, regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie. Hope all the family is well and your keeping safe. Looking forward to the continuation of the layout during 2022. Take care and safe

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Thanks again Charlie. Although I don't have a model railway of my own, and don't plan to, I really enjoy your videos and this one included. I've been a subscriber for nearly 2 years and look forward to more in this new year. Happy New Year to you, best wishes, Kevin.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin, it’s great to have you on board. Best of wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

a fantastic year and great information. happy new year to you.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for 2022 David. Regards Charlie.

A very interesting video Charlie!! I saved it for later use. Thanks for sharing. A good and healthy 2022 for you and your loved ones!! Cheers Onno.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I do hope you enjoy it Onno. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

I wish you a happy new year, thank you for the videos.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Sam, regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie to you and your family!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you and yours Jade. Regards Charlie

And a happy & prosperous new year to you your family Charlie! Cheers from Christchurch New Zealand!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan and the same to you mate. happy modelling in 2022, regards Charlie

Thank you Charlie for another 12 months of fabulous videos. Looking forward to the next 12 months.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

Happy New Year to you and your family Charlie. Greetings from Poland. Although I run N gauge I always enjoy, and learn from, your videos.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian, best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Thanks for the many videos this year Charlie. All of them very informative and entertaining. I always enjoy reading the comments you get and sometimes they are quite controversial, particularly about track cleaning! It is a never ending subject which I think you cover well and I’ve learned a lot of things by reading the comments on this video. Happy New Year to you and your family. Look forward to seeing your updates in 2022. Roy.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Another heartwarming comment Roy. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Charlie one of the best track cleaning tips I found out about and if you wish to try it give this ago. Cut and sand the ends of a matchbox sized piece of soft white wood and use it as you would as a track rubber then rub it up and down your track. Thats all Charlie and nothing else. It doesn't cost the earth, non-abrasive, and then you can run your Dapol Vac-o-Van with a Class 50 Hoover to pick up any remaining particles. The tip is from Marklin of Sweden KZread channel. If you want to ditch the HO Network Rail cleaner for a OO gauge version. Take the underframe cleaning mechanism off the HO van and any parts that maybe on in the inside out, probably some counter acting weight to the pad springs. Now get a similar van in OO gauge e.g. a long wheelbase CCT or Ferry Van and reassemble it. As I can see from this film, it is all held together with the two adjustable central rods/bolts/mechanical screws. I would imagine that all the donor van needs, is to remove the underframe detail and drill two holes to pass the rods/bolts/screws back threw into the van and tighten or loosen the mech to rest on the track as before.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

An excellent comment John. Guys from Australia and New Zealand tend to use a small block of hardboard as the track cleaning tool. I think I shall give this a go. Regards Charlie

Thanks Charlie for all your videos and hard work throughout the year. Wishing you all the best for the New Year. Cheers Tim

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

@chrisenglish3837

2 жыл бұрын

Adding my New Year wishes to Charlie too. Thanks mate.

Best wishes for 2022 Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod, regards Charlie

Nice video Charlie. Interesting subject as always. I must say that ever since I made my track cleaning wagon it has made my life 10 times easier when it comes to cleaning my track. Happy new year. - Nicholas.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased you found a workable solution Nicholas. Regards Charlie

thank you for all your videos happy New year

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, happy modelling in 2022, regards Charlie

Now, your wife is happy !!! you can wash plates and glass after diner, you can wash and dry all your clothes !!! smile. Happy new year 2022. always interesting your video. HI from France

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Tonight I’m actually cooking too!

Happy New Year Charlie and all the very Best for 2022. Cheers for now, Dougie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Dougie. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, A happy new year to you and all the best for 2022. looking forward to what you will bring us on your channel this year....stay safe buddy Tony

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, and best wishes to you and yours mate. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the channel. Regards Charlie.

Many thanks for another great episode. Wishing you a happy new year

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

we really need some more variants of the CMX the thing is a monster and by far the best solution I've seen. But ong the price must have an (understandably) massive markup

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Yes LI, it’s a useful beast but somewhat expensive. Regards Charlie

@LordInter

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway as you said, very dependent on the size of the layout and I guess ability of the modeller to get around and under bridges, would be lovely if there was a toad brake van style cmx or general fruit van

Good stuff. Hope you had a good Christmas and have a great New Year.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

Happy New Year Charlie and thanks for all your videos, always a good watch!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the channel. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

@ZappaTime

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway , who's this Pete bloke pretending to be me? It's Keith, but don't tell anybody ;-)

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kieth, unmasked at last!

Happy New Year Charlie and thanks for another informative video. I did find your aesthetic objections to the Network Rail cleaner slightly amusing when closely followed by pulling the bright blue Popemobile Dapol cleaner round! ;-) And buying another after being so up in arms about the last one! All good fun. Cheers

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Davie, such a hypocrite! Happy new year, regards Charlie

Bonjour Charlie. Thanks for this update about track cleaning, following your first video on that matter. The Dapol wagon having a reservoir, you can eventually use it in place of your heavy tanker, as long as the liquid is "plastic compatible' (quoting Dapol). As for track rubbers, the alternative is to use a piece of cork. That works well and is definitely track friendly. So, an home-made cleaning wagon "a la Piko" can eventually be built by putting a piece of cork under the wagon. But, bottom line, as already stated by someone else, the best way to clean a layout is to keep using it on a regular basis 😊 Cheers.

@ChadwickModelRailway

11 ай бұрын

You have made some excellent points Claude. Many thanks, regards, Charlie

@Claude_Terrier

11 ай бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Charlie, your videos are so instructive and filmed in such a pleasant way so you are the one to be thanked! Kind Regard, Claude

Thanks for the video and for being honest about your track cleaners happy new year

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting John. Regards Charlie

Thanks for another great video Charlie. Cheers.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it mate, regards Charlie

Hi Charlie - thanks for making 2021 a bit more bearable (is that spelt right?) and certainly a lot more entertaining - have a great 2022!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl, best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Eeesh,Charlie,your track was filthy 😲,all the best for 2022

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Tez, it was in a shocking state. Regards Charlie

Wonderful video

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mels, regards Charlie

American here! I use the Dapol vacuum (Hoover) car followed by the brass CMX tank car, all pulled by a pair of SD-70 locomotives. We use Kadee couplers by default here (in America, everything comes with Kadee couplers from the factory). But I do see an advantage in using your Tension Lock couplers in this application as those are much stronger. When I buy British trains, I replace the Tension Lock couplers with Kadee couplers (Kadee does make NEM versions of them). Unfortunately, American manufacturers don't follow the NEM standard, so we don't have the option to replace the Kadee couplers with something else without doing major surgery on our models. Thanks for the video! :-)

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

A great technique FK. I shall be using a similar set-up. Regards Charlie

Excellent vid very informative, love your sence of humour. Keep it up . Thanks

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming comment Phil, regards Charlie.

Interesting video as always Charlie, Happy new year to you

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for 2022 Alan. Regards Charlie.

Charlie thanks for your reply I didn't explain very well I should have said the throttle to your power unit then to the bus

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome John.

@johnodonoghue7381

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway Thanks again Charlie you're a gent

Hi Charlie Another magic video Thanks again. Many of my issues always adressed and resolved. Not that I have any at the moment but OHLE and associated catenary adds more headaches. Love your videos please keep them coming. Happy new year and you and the family stay safe Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Howard, it’s great to have you onboard. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie.

Great video thanks for sharing some food for thought, cheers Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

I have to say that European H0 modellers are the lucky ones here: almost all brands (Jouef, Lima, Roco, Fleischmann, Märklin, Piko, Electrotren...) have or had dedicated cleaning waggons using pads and/or brushes, niftily camouflaged as quite realistic tank, box or hopper waggons. Some using the painting scheme and lettering of real life maintenance equipment (like French railways marroon "VB" - aka "Voies et Bâtiments", i.e. "tracks and buildings" - reproduced by Jouef). Some other brands (mostly German) even reproduce real repair and maintenance materials with functional brushes and vacuum cleaners. As for yours truly, I kitbashed one flat waggon with metal brushes and pads (out of my assortment of Dremel bits and tools) motorized thanks to... A Sony 12v DC miniature motor from an old CD discman! This waggon is included in a consist comprising a tank-pad cleaning waggon camouflaged as a real track weeding fluid dispenser, a ballast hopper and a maintenance personnel coach, the whole of it repainted and redecorated with the original track maintenance service markings. For continuous use, I have a few soft pad waggons camouflaged as regular "anonymous" petrol tank or box cars included into one or two of my goods trains so that I have always some cleaning in operation anytime I use my layout.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

A great comment Jean. I still find the whole topic to be a nightmare using UK rolling stock. Happy New Year mate regards Charlie

Just caught up on your last 3 videos. Fantastic and really informative. Thank you.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed them Tom. Regards Charlie

another great video from Chadwick Model railway

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al, you’re too kind mate. Regards Charlie

Thank you for the advice, I am one of those people that only clean the track when it doesn't work. I will definitely try out some of the products. Thanks again Merv

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting Merv. Regards Charlie

Another great video, Charlie! My track cleaner is a homemade one. It requires a boxcar, 2 nails, and 2 small nuts which I solder on top of the nails to add some downward pressure. The key part is a rectangle of hardboard, sometimes called Masonite in the US. Hardboard comes in two varieties, one with two smooth sides and one with both a smooth and textured side. You want the second type. The two nails are epoxied onto the smooth side of the hardboard so the textured side is down. Drill two holes in the bottom of the boxcar just slightly larger than the diameter of the nails. Insert the nails into the boxcar and attach the nuts to the tops of the nails. Put the shell back on the boxcar and you're done. It's a good idea to bevel the front and back edges of the hardboard so it slides over points and such. Painting the edges and nails flat black helps it be not so noticeable. Type "Masonite track cleaning car" into your favorite search engine and you'll find plenty of info. These cars have been in use for around 60 years, so they've stood the test of time. Cheap & cheerful!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for sharing your technique Flyboy. It’s much appreciated. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Hi Charlie, thank you again for this video on possible track cleaning. I’m one for the IPA and track rubber. If I’m just “playing” for a run around I give the track a quick wipe over prior to assembling a couple of loops and points. Trying to move rolling stock to metal wheels when possible. A good honest video again, hover was the best part, only one track and all that dust… worth the investment. Best of all was the starting clip of previous video, was great to see that again. All best for the New Year to come. Marc

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Marc Happy New Year, regards Charlie

Hi again Charlie As aP.S. there is a product over here called ISO wipes. We used them on high speed mail sorting equipment They come in around resealable container and you can remove Them one at a time already moist and ready to use. Nice soft cloth and doesn't snag either. Cant remember who makes them and away from home at the moment. Very convenient and disposable. Can Forward details when back home if you are interested. Keep up the good work Howard

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good product Howard, although I wonder what liquid they hold?

@howardavins1107

2 жыл бұрын

It is IPA We used it for cleaning P E cells and other sensors

I have used INOX, but suprisingly a block of wood is quite effective!.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

There’s always more than one way to skin that cat Roy.

All the best Charlie for 2022

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you mate, regards Charlie

Happy New Year!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Captain Mac.

I found a really simple and cheap solution in Germany. You can use automatic transmission oil from cars (Liqui Moly works well) for protection and preservation. Hence it is non conductive you should use only really small amounts. It has great mechanical optimizations. For the smudge pickup I use felt, which is really cheap, reusable and non chemical. The great German manufacturer Märklin uses this technique in their cleaning car (no. 46042), which is great designed and has nem coupling. Greetings from Germany

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks H, it’s nice to know there are alternatives around. Regards Charlie

I've been following you for quite some time now. And as always I take something away that is helpful to me. This video was extremely helpful, because I learned some things that I didn't know before. I will be incorporating what I know into my next layout. Sadly I've got a lot of stuff but I'm still trying to get the bench work together. Keep up the good work you're putting out a lot of good information, and as far as I'm concerned it is very helpful. Bye for now…

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info BF. Best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie.

Hi Charlie, another excellent video … and especially love the reaction when you opened the Dapol vacuum after it’s trip to the fiddle yard!! I use a Hornby Class 60 to push/pull a CMX and the Dapol cleaner (vacuum mode only) and has worked well so far. As I have a few items with traction tyres, I’ve avoided Inox (although I did buy some), but found WD40 Electrical Cleaner spray (NOT usual WD40) … and have used that within the CMX and has worked very well so far. The motor of the Dapol cleaner stopped working during the last cleaning session. I disassembled and found the actual motor had become clogged with dust. I cleaned, put back together and works well again. However it does look like a design flaw that allows dust to escape from the chamber directly to the motor. So if you’re using the Dapol cleaner in vacuum only mode, watch out for if the motor stops in future … it may require a strip and clean. Another key factor I’ve found over time is to keep the wheels clean (as well as the track!) … how do you clean yours? Best wishes for 2022! Mark 👍

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Great info Mark, but keeping the wheels clean is the subject of a forthcoming video! Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie! I'm glad you are still using the Inox and getting good results from it! I was thinking about one of those DAPOL cars to do just that ! The vacuum is a great idea and I would use it for my Helix and hidden sections of track that I can't get the normal vacuum too ! I will be looking out for one in the near future. Thanks for the demo! CHeers Gregg.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gregg, thanks for dropping by. Have a great 2022 mate, regards Charlie

this vaccum cleaner thing is impressive !

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Useful but overpriced.

@AmauryJacquot

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway good point I guess something similar could be 3D printed for cents

Happy new year!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you Jonathan, regards Charlie

Happy new year Charlie. I started using inox after your recommendation and I’m still using it….same bottle. I’ve got a n gauge end to end layout and this works fine on my layout. Thanks for all the tips and advice and looking forward to more of your videos in the coming months. Ron.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, I’m so pleased it has worked well with you. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

That was all as clear as mud Charlie 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it easy to follow! Regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie, 150 and counting, Dapol and IPA for me so far but interesting thoughts as always.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Steve. Regards Charlie

Thanks for the info Charlie - good mile stone on 150 - Tom

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie.

I've never been excited about someone running cleaning trains on their layout before. Thanks for the tips and help

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards Charlie

hello Charlie. i use the Tomix original track cleaner (dcc) with my royal mail over-night slow express..... lol.... i changed the colour of it by buying "chriscode_3s", Adhesive Vinyl Decal to suit N gauge Tomix Track Cleaning Coach - Royal Mail. yes mine is Ngauge. it helps to integrate track cleaning and yes i stopped using the disc`s.

@ChadwickModelRailway

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a good workable solution Stephen, regards, Charlie

You really had me going when you said 3 years ago as I remember watching it soon after I decided to get back into the hobby and I've yet to lay one foot of track ! But when I checked it was only Sept last year and I did buy some Inox at that time and since then one of the GaugeMaster/Piko track cleaning wagons. So panic over phew, anyhow Happy New Year Charlie.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I know Dave, what a brainstorm that was! Best wishes for 2022 mate, regards Charlie

Thanks for your show

@ChadwickModelRailway

5 ай бұрын

You’re most welcome, I’m so pleased that you found it interesting. Regards, Charlie

Happy new year Charlie all the best fella

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff and the same to you and yours mate.

I think you just sold thousands of Dapol vacuum cleaners! That was an impressive demonstration.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I sincerely hope not, regards Charlie

@avlisk

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChadwickModelRailway If I still had my large layout with the helix, I would be ordering one today.

I'm a Kiwi so Inox (from our Aussie neighbours) is readily available. On my current layout, which is still being built, the first clean after ballasting and painting etc I use P2000 wet and dry with Inox being the wet component. Then I run around wiping excess off using denim patches cut from worn-out jeans. Recently I woke up in the middle of the night with a why didn't I think of this earlier moment. I had bought a really cheap 50 to 500x digital microscope which connects to a laptop or similar via USB for the grandkids to play with. I mounted it on a flat bed wagon and adjusted the focus to look at the inside of the rail. It is great for picking up for the odd bit of ballast that has been glued and be a potential derailment, and also picking up bits of glue and other rubbish that hasn't been cleaned off properly. Down side that being USB cable connected is that it is very limited use in tunnels, Helix's and the like. But during our next winter I might play around and see if I could make it WIFI or Bluetooth.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your technique John. Regards Charlie

Happy New Year Charlie. Thanks so much for all the videos you have produced, I’ve learnt so much from you. I have converted a Gaugemaster N Gauge track cleaner to DCC and use the vacuum cleaner only. (All other functions are less than satisfactory!) Track is wiped clean with IPA (99.9%) and treated with graphite (2B). Locomotives, including Panniers run superbly negating the considered need to fit stay alive capacitors. No slipping wheels either, but all track is level.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment Geoffrey, have a great 2022, regards Charlie

Loved the opening sequence, made me chuckle!! But, my resolution this year is to get out my box of Hornby Dublo and get it running ...... That idea about using the dishwasher mmm, let's see. Happy New Year from Spain and thanks for all the videos!!!

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Come on David, get opening those boxes. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Happy New year Charlie, great vid. My track cleaning is pretty much route one, peco rubber, Hoover debris, then use a dapol cleaning coach in the interim. Personally I like the dapol coach, whatever works I guess! All the very best, Terry.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Very much so Terry, if it works for you, it works. Best wishes for 2022, regards Charlie

Thanks for the update, Charlie. Elbow grease every couple of months with track cleaner and a rag is my go to. I have also retrofitted a couple of boxcars to drag a Masonite pad underneath. Burnishes the track beautifully and can be sanded clean (at a great price point.) I run my trains almost every day. Happy New Year 🥳

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I think that running the train is almost daily, it’s probably the key. Regards Charlie

Wishing you and yours a Happy, Safe and Healthy New year.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

And the same to you mate, regards Charlie

I got half way through the video and thought to myself, great, I'm doing something right, I've the CMX and the 'Hoover' being pushed around the track for a couple of years now - looks like Chadwick does the same.....result 👍👍 Then I watched to the end and how wrong was I 😁😁 Another great video Charlie, still laughing at the track cleaning short at the beginning.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Martyn. It’s always been a dreadful task and none of us have really conquered it. Regards Charlie

Thanks Charlie for all your hard work over the past 150 episodes, they have been full of great ideas and tips. I use CRC contact cleaner on a lint-free cloth as I can't find INOX over here in Spain but, I believe its the same stuff and certainly does the job. I do use a Peco track rubber, if needed for stubborn deposits, but only lightly applied then the CRC straight after. Thanks again and Happy and healthy New Year to you and yours.

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, I’m so pleased that you found the channel interesting, and my very best wishes for 2022. Regards Charlie

Hello Mr. Charles, Happy New Year, strong health and new decisions in a railway modeling! Sincerely, Alexander, Moscow, Russia

@ChadwickModelRailway

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes for 2022 Alex. Regards Charlie.