A Guide to Model Train Wheel Cleaning: H0 / 00

A quick tutorial video on how to clean the wheels of model locomotives.
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[@chrisharvey9580]

this video really helped me cleaning my locos, great video again Sam, Chris :)

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Chris, that's great news - glad it helped you out! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@brynhughes2611]

Just to say thanks Sam. Cleaned, restored my first loco today following your advice, a Hornby class 6 040 diesel shunter which would not run at all. The interior was literally black with gunk and bits of carpet! It now looks new and runs very well indeed. The only addition was to use a an old model cat trick of cleaning the motor under water with a little detergent. The black gunk that came out was horrific. Dried lubricated again etc. Thanks again.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Bryn, that's great news mate - really glad that worked out well for you, it's amazing how dirty those things get! Blimey, I'm not sure I'd dare submerge one in water... i'd be too scared about corrosion in the future, but submerging in rubbing alcohol could be a good idea! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@alanthorne3921]

Completely forgot about cleaning the inside of the wheels with contacts.Its late at night but I feel like going out to the shed and working on about half dozen dodgy locos

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh yeah - that should make a big difference!! Good luck with them mate! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SimonLivertonCentral]

Absolutely excellent "How To" Sam, very well presented...Simon

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Simon, glad you thought it was okay! :D Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@monkeydude3987]

Well made video, great tips. Got a locomotive that needs this service - thanks for sharing!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - good luck with the service! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

cotton buds is the way i clean locos so great video Sam! :D

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah, it's the best way for a thorough clean! Thanks very much for the kind words, Sam :)

[@diegoalzaouki6979]

Wow for my birthday im gonna have Two trains of hornby so thank u for this vídeo:D!

[@sewingman1]

Very informative and presented in a very relaxed way. Ha ha, do one for three rail !

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Richard, glad you liked it! haha If I ever get a three rail loco, I'll definitely add to this! All the best mate, Sam :)

[@Lewis___]

This video really helped me with an issue on one of my locos, thank you Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Great to hear that Lewis! :D

[@terryflynn8830]

I have not cleaned the wheels on my HO model railway for about 40 years .I use a product called Inox MP3 to clean/condition the track. The small amount of Inox on the track keeps the wheels clean. i also us it for the pickups and lubrication of bearings.

[@user-rn9ij2gy3n]

For those who can't obtain lighter fluid easily or want a cheaper alternative, in many places you can buy Shellite from your local hardware store which is almost the same. The lighter fluid shown in the video is 98% Shellite plus a couple of additives. For cleaning they are unimportant.

[@KickAssets]

Amazing video. I just bought like 50 used engines some of which dont move. I wonder if a cleaning will help.

[@vlogthatrain3152]

great video sam :) really helpful and I'll be sure to look for a helping hand -all the best :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much, glad it was useful! And yeah, helping hands are great for all sorts! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@dadnyfur]

For car wheels, you have to spin them with one hand, and wipe them with a q-tip in the other with a cleaning solvent. One idea I had, was to have some sort of track-gauged cleaner rails mounted on a fixture. One rail would remain stationary, while the opposite rail would oscillate (and slide) from end to end. You then mount your freight or passenger car onto the fixture's rails. The oscillating rail action would turn all of the sets of wheels back and forth, making them wipe against the cleaner pads on the rails. You may have to roll the car back and forth at the same time. I would use a variable DC motor, with a connecting rod action attached to the moving-sliding rail. The hardest part is fabricating the cleaner-rails with replaceable cleaning pads. I believe the method would work.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's what I do too! haha I had an idea similar to that... but you need to find a way to make the pads self-cleaning... it was the mechanism for that which threw me! All the best, Sam :)

[@jimcrickmore1347]

Hi Sam very basic just enough to take in easy to understand just aswell i use a zippo lighter............

[@atari67]

Putting the chassis in the helping hands to let it free-roll was a brilliant idea...well done, sir! Do you find that using the lighter fluid is better than say, isopropyl alcohol?

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - I've done that for a long time! Yeah lighter fluid is excellent, not sure if better than other alcohols, but it dissolves dirt very very well, and evaporates quickly! It's also very cheap - I pay £1 per bottle! All the best, Sam :)

[@magicguystudios7940]

Where I’m from in America Those cotton sticks you used for the tri-ang flying Scotsman are called q-tips

[@SamsTrains]

AAhh yeah, I've heard them called that too!! Happy New Year - Sam :)

[@davidgardiner5534]

Hi Sam, how do you change the traction tyres on the great western engines

[@grahambradford4158]

Can someone please tell what exact size crocodile clips/test leads does 'Sam's Trains' use in his videos? I'm trying to figure out which ones to get from eBay.

[@uwekleine1045]

Hello, where on can get this nice light blue loco cradle which is shown in the video???

[@richardclowes6123]

Hi Sam, new to model railwaying so this vid was apt for me. I have 2 types of horby controller; same as yours and a black one with red buttons. I only need one but when it shorts it takes forever to reset so I just plug in the other one! If it does short out is that not designed to protect the motor. Does anyone else make a single controller that is better because it sounds like you don't like them, and if you don't then why should I ?

[@AdiPullen]

some great tips there my friend nice vid arp

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate - just thought I'd share my method! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@JaeV2000]

hi Sam, very useful video I will definitely be using this methords in the future.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Jae, thanks very much, glad you found it useful! All the best mate, Sam :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

Very nice little vid mate! This will help me in my future loco hygiene endeavours! ( I need to get on of those cradles) :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha loco hygiene! Thanks though - hopefully it's useful to you! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@Mookie1340]

Thank you, yes very helpful. I love the needle approach. I’ve notice you’ve use nail polish remover in another one of your videos. What clean fluid would you recommend the best now?

[@jackamus_prime5062]

Sam don't forget James the red enigne need his wheels clean as well

[@SamsTrains]

I won't mate - James has his wheels cleaned nice and often! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jeffshigematsu8771]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Jeff, thanks for the comment - much appreciated! All the best, Sam :)

[@howarth004]

Try the Trix wheel cleaner , very easy

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks David - yeah I've seen the trix ones, they look very handy! Though using fluid like this is more thorough for dissolving muck and cleaning the insides of the wheels! All the best, Sam :)

[@williamhawkes7437]

Hiya Sam, please can you tell us where you get your protective cradles and what the proper name for them is... I desperately need some!!!!

[@SamsTrains]

Hey William - I'm sorry to say I have no idea - I got them free - they were the packaging of some second hand coaches! I believe they're some sort of pipe insulation, but that's all I know :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@williamhawkes7437]

@@SamsTrains Thats ok Sam, thanks for the reply.... I think I will design one for production!

[@dadnyfur]

What I'm searching for now is a good way to clean freight car wheels. I basically do it like this in the cradle, but it would be nice to find a faster method, I have so many cars!

[@SamsTrains]

I know! That's a pain... I do it like this too! I was thinking of building a machine that does it automatically.... but it got a bit complicated ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@victorguruswamy5287]

im just asking if you have ever made a trains because your so organised with trains

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Victor, were you asking if I'd ever made a train?? I've only ever made one - and that was the tender from my april fools video ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@theaverageteleporter7435]

How often should you lubricate

[@arthur850_]

Does IPA do the same thing?

[@SamsTrains]

It does - I now use IPA these days! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@DOODLES-ok1wr]

Thanks Sam it helped me a lot!

[@SamsTrains]

My pleasure - glad it was handy for you! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@johnwalsh6844]

Very nice. Think so much. 🚂⛄

[@oliversinton948]

I sam i used nail polish remover to clean a 08 shunter now it is jolty as i run it....

[@SamsTrains]

Hmmm, did you disturb the pickups? Make sure they’re all clean and making good contact with the wheels! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@catherinesmyth6060]

Why are smoke deflectors needed? Where do they need to deflect smoke from?

[@SamsTrains]

They deflect the smoke upwards, away from the train to improve visibility for the driver, and to avoid discomfort for passengers too I guess! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SkyFire2112]

What about if the loco is tender driven like the hornby Gordon?

[@SamsTrains]

You'd turn the loco wheels by hand and clean them - and then attach wires to the loco wheels, so the tender wheels turn for cleaning! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@itloon]

Find that brand of tin leaks out when upturned - not great as you puff away on your cigar. Other brands tins sealed better. Good video. Alan.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh right that's not good! I've never had one leak myself (yet) though I do store them standing up! All the best mate, Sam :)

[@itloon]

You once mentioned leaky oil syringe - bit like that, when tilted. (didn't mean to give the impression I actually hold or even store the tin upside down lol - that would be one for a fire insurance claim "I woz cleaning my engine wheels with a petrol can when it caught fire and the house blew up." Alan.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh yeah! The transparent Gaugemaster ones are terrible for that - I had to try and hot-glue that one shut! This other one I use is pretty good though! haha yeah - got to be careful, but luckily it does evaporate pretty quickly - though I never have any flames near it obviously! All the best, Sam :)

[@wolftrailsrailroad5792]

What is the best locomotive wheel cleaner you recommend? Im starting to clean/maintenance my own engines now. I love your tutorials and they are very well explained. You make it so easy though! -Will from Wolf Trails Railroads.

[@SamsTrains]

I use IPA, though not for loco bodies - soapy water is best for bodies! Really glad you like the tutorials mate, thanks a lot! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@WestRail642fan]

would the guide with the fixed tender work on the Bachman C1 and H1 since both have pick ups in the tender and are wired?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes it should work fine! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lightray2559]

Hi Sam - appreciated watching some of your servicing videos particularly the mainline one. I see you are using some foam edge protector as the loco cradle. Can you suggest some source for supply of this and also what size you go for is it 35x25mm? So far my online search has just come up with packing manufacturers who supply in 100's of metres! Many thanks Ray

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, thanks very much for the comment! Unfortunately, I have no idea - I got mine when I bought a job-lot of coaches from a seller on EBay, they came packaged in them, and I've used them ever since! All the best, Sam :)

[@SamsTrains]

Hi again, I've done some research - they're called 'u foam edge protectors'

[@dadnyfur]

This is how I clean my loco wheels, in the cradle, and it is the best method. However, I used "Goo Gone" to get off the deep grime, then I follow it up with Isopropyl Alcohol. Will the lighter fluid cause any damage to paint or plastic?

[@SamsTrains]

Absolutely - it's definitely the best way! That sounds good - I've never tried that! No I never had the lighter fluid damage plastic, but I've swapped to Isopropyl alcohol now, because I'd rather breathe that than the lighter fluid ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@custard_timelord2896]

very helpful!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Custard, much appreciated! Cheers, Sam :)

[@pat2633]

nice if you are running straight DC but won't work for a dcc or radio controlled loco

[@SamsTrains]

That's true - bit trickier for DCC fitted locos! I usually remove the chip first, and then power the motor directly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@commanderkelly1772]

Hello Sam, All my Loco's are DCC is it the same for them but using a DCC controller?

[@SamsTrains]

Hello! Yes, you could totally do it that way, though you don't want to power motors directly while the decoder is installed! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@commanderkelly1772]

Thank you for the reply, I'll look at that. Merry Christmas.

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

so which type of model railway makers are better, Hornby or Tri-ang, depends on how it runs, how it will look ect ect

[@SamsTrains]

Well it all depends - if you want pure quality and reliability - then Tri-ang is the way to go, although realism can never be a thing for that. Otherwise, Hornby is a pretty good all-rounder, although some of their recent models have been dubious in terms of quality! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@nathan3053]

Hi Sam, just wondering how you would go about cleaning a dcc locomotive with no tender pickups. Can you link power directly to the motor of a dcc loco to get the wheels spinning for cleaning or will that burn out the dcc chip?. Also a video on cleaning dcc locos would be fantastic because i couldn't find one anywhere using the method you use. Thanks Nathan

[@SamsTrains]

I'd recommend temporarily removing the decoder, then fitting a blanking plate or powering the motor directly - it usually works pretty well! Don't power the motor directly with the decoder still plugged in - you might get fireworks ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@jemotorsports00e]

If there if ever any string or cotton caught in the coupling rods, how do you remove it?

[@SamsTrains]

It''s difficult - with tweezers maybe? Or I might unscrew the crank pin and remove it that way! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ifukill7538]

You are really helpful thank you....

[@SamsTrains]

My pleasure, glad to be of some help! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kamilsmodelrailway6692]

Is it the same way to clean the wheels on the Schools Class like on the non-tender driven locos? Like the D16 Claud Hamilton?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes - for those, I'd recommend powering the non-moving tender wheels, which do have pickups! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@neilclarkson3548]

I have a Hornby Hunt class 4-4-0 with motor in the tender, do cleaning these wheels have a similar setup?

[@SamsTrains]

Quite similar! What I'd recommend with those is to remove the tender body, and apply power directly to the motor contacts using crocodile leads - it's fairly simple. You'll also want to turn the loco wheels by hand, and clean those too of course! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@thedanishtrain2004]

hallo sam. were did you buy your blue holder for your trains 1:38

[@SamsTrains]

I got them free with some wagons - I wish I knew where to get more! Merry Christmas - Sam :)

[@thedanishtrain2004]

Thanks sam

[@discontinuedchannel6145]

Hey Sam, what about Modern Hornby Tank Engines or locomotives like the Hornby Railroad Flying Scotsman?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah the same thing goes really - with tank engines, it may be easier to remove the body, and power the motor directly! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ifukill7538]

I am starting to sell my dads n gauge on ebay, I do not have original boxes. Please can someone give me advice on how to package them so that they do not get damaged. It will be recorded delivery.

[@SamsTrains]

Bubble wrap and lots of it- maybe get some peanuts too? :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@MrJacksonBollock]

That's super informative. Thanks very much captain, Any chance of a video on Dublo 3-Rail? :D

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! Ahh unfortunately I don't have any three-rail stuff to make videos on, but it's just as simple - just clip one connector to the 3rd-rail shoe, and the other goes anywhere on the chassis! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@WaffleKing04]

The bachmann thomas locos do not have the holes in the bottom, so how do you clean those? Really need to know how, my Thomas can barely climb hills.

[@SamsTrains]

They don't! I'm releasing a servicing video for those soon - but you need to remove the body, and power the motor directly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@WaffleKing04]

Thanks.

[@tomlawton7087]

Sam, when dealing with quartering, do you set to 90° for all locos, even the three cylinder versions? For the model, having these links for the rotation of the driving wheels in the optimal angle (90°) may be better than "thirding" the connecting rods for the loco accuracy. Any thoughts about the need for the model to be accurate compared with mechanical operation of the model?

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Tom, thanks a lot for the interesting comment - as for real life, I honestly don't know whether the quartering would be any different. However, in model form, I've never noticed any model not have 90° quartering - and I'm fairly sure that all the tri-ang ones did too, though I may be wrong! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tomlawton7087]

I'm quite comfortable that for a three cylinder engine, the side rods would be at ± 60° or 120°, so that you get six evenly spaced beats (with the centre cylinder producing the other two beats at 120° or 60°).I would expect them to be at 120°, so the three con-rods would be equally spaced around the cycle, even though each cylinder produces two pulses 180° apart and hence provides the six beats. (Note to self, at next chance, take pictures of real loco on both sides when stationary).But for the model, since the connecting rods (different name?) transfer the drive from the (single) driven wheel to the other driving wheels, it may be that quartering provides the best result for the two shaft drive, and nobody actually looks at both sides to check the quartering (or thirding).I suppose inspection of a new model, and a real loco is required next!Anon

[@squibyadventures6146]

Hey Sam, I wondering how I could clean my locomotive's wheels without it running?

[@SamsTrains]

That's much more tricky - you can increment the wheels and clean them them a bit at a time.... always better to turn them though, and it's always possible 99% of the time! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kamilsmodelrailway6692]

Hi Sam! Does the LNER D16 Claud Hamilton 8900 has the pick ups in the tender?

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Kamil - yes it does! :) Cheers, Sam :)

[@user-mt4ix1yl2g]

Hi Sam, I also want to start my own railway, but I couldn't find the measurements from locomotives, could you tell me how long the Flying Scotsman and how long the Mallard is?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah sure mate - drop me a PM and I'll go and measure them for you in a bit! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@serialshitposter186]

So can i clean the tracks with lighther fluid too? Isnt that gonna damage anything?

[@SamsTrains]

You can do, I'd suggest using IPA rather than lighter fluid though - since making this video, that's what I use now! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@serialshitposter186]

No problem. Thank you for letting me know. :D

[@dalek4463]

Hey Sam I have problems with my 0-4-0 High land railway tank engine here’s the problem I have hair In it and I don’t know how it got there I was thinking you could make a tutorial on this thank you and good bye

[@SamsTrains]

Hey! Sorry to hear you had problems - I will think about doing an 0-4-0 servicing video at some point! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dalek4463]

Thank you Sam for replying I’m thinking of my own model train series so be on the look out if I make a video I’m lazy since I have no idea what to make on my channel

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

Hornby Hack: Make sure if its in new condition clean the wheels either way to check if it is in new condition

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah, that's a very good one! Though I often find that brand new locos straight from Hornby have small amounts of dirt... it must be from the manufacturing process! All the best, Sam :)

[@benfrost91]

Hey Sam, thanks for the great video. Stupid question (I’m new to the hobby), would non-toxic nail polish remover work as a wheel cleaner? I’m looking at one which is acetone and alcohol free, made from lactic acid and plant extracts. Essentially looking for an alternative as with certain health conditions I react badly to strong chemicals. Thanks :-)

[@SamsTrains]

It's a pleasure mate - yes it works fine, but it's way cheaper just to buy some IPA from Ebay, 99.9%. It works the best! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@benfrost91]

Sam'sTrains Thanks! I really appreciate your help :-) I’ve been watching loads of your videos recently. I managed to pick up one of those helping hand clamps on eBay to clean a very old Flying Scotsman I had from when I was a kid!

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

well if your wheel cleaning could you use earwax cutips?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah definitely! That's all that I use! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

oh

[@justinneo4406]

Can you do a maintenance video on the newer/delicate trains

[@SamsTrains]

Okay! Sounds good - I can definitely try to do that!! :D Happy New Year, Sam :)

[@Paddle124]

Sam what do you call the stand you are using in this video, and where are they sold? thanks aaron B&M

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate - it's called a Helping hand, you can get them on Ebay, DIY stores or Model Shops! All the best, Sam :)

[@ScottishNSRailFan]

Very informative

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks again mate! :)

[@intercity-mq6qv]

extremely helpful

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much, glad this was useful for you! All the best, Sam :)

[@intercity-mq6qv]

+Sam'sTrains love the new canlel art o and when is the Request vid coming if you don't mind me asking.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks! The requests are coming tomorrow! :D

[@AverageOhioan1903]

Hey Sam can I use rubbing/Cleaning alcohols? I don't think my mom will let me use lighter fluid lol

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah absolutely - buy some IPA on Ebay, it works much better! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@AverageOhioan1903]

Thanks Sam! 🙂

[@robkleinherenbrink5690]

The older Hornby controller doenst short out so fast. I have one and iT beter for that

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah, that's true - I've switched back to an old mechanno one now - I just got sick of it cutting out, lol! Cheers, Sam :)

[@stationmasterkuma]

I'm suprised Sam is still replying to comments. This is a 3 year old video.

[@SamsTrains]

Oh sure - I'm still getting back to them all! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@charltonbruton2579]

Do you know if Rubbing alcohol works with wheel cleaning?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah it does! I use Isopropyl alcohol these days, and it works a treat! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@charltonbruton2579]

Thanks, Just did this to all of my locos and it worked like a charm! They all work good as new!

[@miscellaneous.7127]

Erm... is that just my computer doing that or is that an editing mistake at the start?

[@SamsTrains]

Hi Mate! Can't see any mistakes my end - what's the problem?? :)

[@miscellaneous.7127]

well I saw the intro twice after refreshing the page twice.

[@miscellaneous.7127]

no it's stopped happening now. that was odd. sorry for wasting your time. :)

[@robbyboy03]

Have you done a demonstration on how to clean the motor? I would also find that interesting. Cheers mate. Great work.

[@SamsTrains]

Is that the one you found?? :)

[@susansamuel1280]

Can you clean it with nail polish remover?

[@SamsTrains]

The wheels? Yes you can - not the bodywork though! For bodywork, put squirty soap on an old toothbrush, and scrub it thoroughly but carefully. When you're done, rinse it under fast flowing COLD water, and repeat the process until you're happy! (Dab dry with a towel) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@kellyashfordtrains2642]

I prefer to clean the wheels of my engines the old-fashioned way. But I know who to talk to if I need a proper mechanic.

[@SamsTrains]

That's okay Kelly! What would be the old fashioned way?!?! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@commonroadjunction4047]

Could you use nail polish remover?

[@SamsTrains]

You could, but I wouldn't recommend it - you can buy a huge bottle of Isopropyl alcohol from Ebay, pour some into a small bottle, and dip into there - it works out cheaper, and it's way better! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@LotsOfPiecesOfJay]

Can u do a video on how to free wheel models plz

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, what do you mean by 'free'? Are they jammed, or just seized up? Or do you mean removing the motor so that a loco can 'free wheel'? If you let me know, I can do my best to help you out! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@LotsOfPiecesOfJay]

Sam'sTrains yeh so if a locos broke you could make it free wheel for example you could couple a free wheel loco infront of another loco it loks like a double header

[@josephchan198]

I can’t see the clean liquid name. Please txt me

[@herbo4003]

Can I do the same with my Thomas and friends bachmann engines?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes - I'd highly recommend it! :D Though not with the tender pickups - as they don't have any! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

What else can you use instead of lighter fluid? my parents don't trust me with anything flammable because i got a phone call home from school because in science we were using fire so i started setting tissues and paper towels on fire. It was immature but hilarious to everyone in my class

[@SamsTrains]

I use IPA - though it is still flammable - most good cleaning fluids are unfortunately :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

@@SamsTrainsok thanks. i dont think hey would mind ipa, lighter fluid dust sunds more dangerous and that puts them off

[@miscellaneous.7127]

cleaning the wheels on a tender-driven loco is a nightmare as the wheels are loose and you have to turn them by hand! :)

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that's true - but in some ways slightly easier, since you don't have to worry about powering them!

[@miscellaneous.7127]

true enough! :)

[@kupferbergbahn7952]

oh yeah and could you do a video for tank engines too?

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah sure - I'll write that down and get onto it! All the best, Sam :)

[@SGTGhost]

are they n scale locomotive on the video?

[@SGTGhost]

they Look like n scale from the beginning of the video

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah they are 00 gauge... but cameras do mess with scales, especially when there's nothing for size reference as in that first shot! All the best, Sam :)

[@unfunnycontentcreator4971]

and also i'll probably subscribe, because why not

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! I really hope you like the channel! :D All the best, Sam :)

[@thedr.1134]

what scale do you use

[@SamsTrains]

Hi, this is all 00 gauge stuff - though it runs on the same track as H0 stock! All the best, Sam :)

[@octywagon]

I am wondering if you have watched the series the biggest little railway in the world program on 🖥🖥🖥

[@octywagon]

It is a great series

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I did watch a bit of it - it was very interesting! (and laughable at times, lol ;D) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@octywagon]

Yes it was funny

[@bonesawarm6987]

Trying to watch the video but every 30 seconds bloody ads

[@SamsTrains]

Sorry to here that - there shouldn't have been any ads in this video - I don't have any in there! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robbyboy03]

Lol....never mind....found it. Cheers.

[@SamsTrains]

haha that's the one mate! :D

[@silverjubileetrain3960]

👍👍👍

[@SamsTrains]

:D

[@muneemsfavourites7255]

anyway SAN you've changed you KZbin logo to the mallard has it been your anniversary or something

[@SamsTrains]

Hi! No It's no anniversary, I just thought it'd be nice to have a change - and I do love the A4s! Cheers mate, Sam :)

[@muneemsfavourites7255]

sorry i meant *SAM

[@muneemsfavourites7255]

ok

[@alfiewhittaker3763]

you changed your channel art

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah - I hope you like it! What do you think?? :) Cheers, Sam :)

[@alfiewhittaker3763]

like the driver joe duggington said here is my lovely new loco mallard

[@muneemsfavourites7255]

2nd

[@SamsTrains]

Well done! :D

[@class47peter16]

I'm sorry but my channel is better

[@class47peter16]

You need to get a mic

[@SamsTrains]

haha no problem mate, everyone can have an opinion! I could certainly do with a mic... though you could certainly do with some videos! All the best, Sam :)

[@ausfoodgarden]

For those who can't obtain lighter fluid easily or want a cheaper alternative, in many places you can buy Shellite from your local hardware store which is almost the same. The lighter fluid shown in the video is 98% Shellite plus a couple of additives. For cleaning they are unimportant.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks for this tip Gerry! I actually don't use lighter fluid any more mind - I find that IPA is much cheaper, works better, and is a little safer! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@retronostalgiafan8635]

Does this wheel clean technique work on the Bachmann Thomas.

[@SamsTrains]

Hi mate, yes it should do - the tricky part will be finding a way to power him... maybe if you remove his body, you'll be able to power the motor that way! Otherwise, get someone to hold the contacts against the wheels for you, while you clean them! Good luck! Sam :)