It’s so good that finally a manufacturer has made a product that does the job but doesn’t look out of place on British railways
@alanwagstaff169 ай бұрын
Well I was impressed I just brought 1. As I'm building a new layout so it will come in handy . Thanks Jenny
@stefanattrill85659 ай бұрын
Jennifer and readers, Bachmann sell slim-lined couplings which replaces the old Mainline type. Bachmann catalogue # is 36-026.
@numptypootis80129 ай бұрын
Second this, I've tried them and they're a drop on fit for any wagon or stock that has these screw in type posts
@AllensTrains9 ай бұрын
You could quite easily make a pad to fit under any old brake van you happen to have!
@Madonsteamrailways9 ай бұрын
Yes, indeed!! I think some of the track cleaning brake vans are very useful products. Thank you Bachmann!!
@lifestyleunleashed80469 ай бұрын
I have ordered one. Now I need to find the alcohol and find something like this for my 009 layout
@robertruiz54179 ай бұрын
Amazing video thank you for the fantastic product information
@johnbishop66679 ай бұрын
Made one like that using an old hornby rhubarb and custard tin plate coach and a reel of velcro
@robinforrest76809 ай бұрын
At last an advantage with DC. You can use a Relco electronic HF generator. NOT suitable for DCC 😂 Having said that, you still have to clean manually but a LOT less frequently. They’re not manufactured anymore unfortunately (though Relco themselves told me they sold the rights to Gaugemaster when I phoned them up for some info, don’t know if the latter are still selling them though). They turn up fairly frequently on Fleabay, or did when I bought 2 a few years ago. Interesting to see that these vans have the good old Mainline tension lock couplings, which I always found very effective. I like the « electrification » version which would look brilliant behind a weathered 8F and various other departmental stock as in photos you see of the WCML electrification works in the ‘60’s
@lordraven19919 ай бұрын
From the first time I started looking into the model train hobby and understood the issues of keeping the tracks clean, I had the thought of 'why not build a MOW car with a scrub pad of sorts to clean the track constantly while you run the trains' then this video gets suggested to me.
@tammylovescats9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing this video. I agree they work a lot better than those eraser things. I don't have my layout done, but I will definitely be buying some.
@ellisredjohnstrains23719 ай бұрын
I have just recently got the Roco track cleaning wagon, very happy with it, however it needs a powerful loco to haul it, I use my Hornby class 50 at the moment.
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
These aren’t quite so severe, and even the 153 just managed one.
@numptypootis80129 ай бұрын
Another great review Jenny, i did wonder when someone was going to look into these vans. I do find them too gloss and bright but i guess theyre done in the same production line as the ex-Mainline Bachmann Thomas wagoms, ive seen theyre quite expensive for being old Mainline brake vans just with metal wheels and cleaning pads but then again them Thomas wagons are pretty pricey. I do quite like theyre in old 80s and obscure liveries, hopefully some in failure and grey will come soon
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
Humbrol Matt cote works well to get rid of the shine.
@TonysNWR9 ай бұрын
Great video, Jenny! I thought it was odd when Bachmann US initially announced these. I wound up purchasing one to go on the layout and had similar results. Now I run it with my Peco track cleaner to form a little maintenance train. Is it overkill? Probably! But my track is clean!
@chickenbites88779 ай бұрын
What about replacment pads though?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using.
@mels18119 ай бұрын
Wonderful video
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@ericschmidt73599 ай бұрын
Lionel had a good track cleaner in the 1960s, it was easy, just put the solution in and let it go around the tracks. I had one.
@giovanni6699 ай бұрын
You did not mention if we can buy the pads separately or the material to make our own great vid as always
@kintyjunction50449 ай бұрын
Jennifer I use a track cleaner called sharge a Scottish company it’s brilliant fill up the track cleaner with fluid using syringe then adjust the flow tried a few sharge was the best hope this helps
@michaelcrane33279 ай бұрын
Oh wow I've just googled Sharge Track Cleaner and they look amazing! Reminds me of the US Brass track cleaning tank car (I forget the brand).
@kintyjunction50449 ай бұрын
@@michaelcrane3327 they are just as good as the brass cleaner and half the price too and the American company is cmx
@andyrutherford2039 ай бұрын
ive got one of these and find it is very good at cleaning. However they get mucked up quickly. the spare pads are very expensive. It would be nice if you could buy a roll of the material to cut and slide in when it needs replacing
@chrisbeckett83619 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny. Great review. Would you suggest just one with IPA on would be sufficient. Or 2 wagons one with a dry pad
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
I used just one, but two would speed up the cleaning process.
@chrisbeckett83619 ай бұрын
@@JenniferEKirk thanks for the recommendation I've got one on order, unfortunately missed out on the green one I wanted but never mind
@davidwatts18719 ай бұрын
Those old 'Mainline' couplings are probably the best OO gauge couplings ever, I swap all of my stock to them where possible. It's also a good idea to buff the contact bar to remove the mould line.
@DJ_K6669 ай бұрын
Looking good. I might have to avail myself of one or two. A (track cleaning) brake van special, perhaps?
@lms_steve66939 ай бұрын
Check out Larry Puckett the DCC guy, he has a video showing how to make a track cleaner using a piece of hardboard, two nails glued to it and it fits under any truck once you've drilled a couple of holes. Great for keeping your track clean especially in tunnels!
@Madonsteamrailways9 ай бұрын
See you again on Monday evening at Monday Club!!
@ericsainte2909 ай бұрын
Great info video. Although I will rather purchase pads and adapt them to my GWR toads and tome brake coaches or railcars to clean the mains regularly.
@pfflyer33819 ай бұрын
I use electronic cleaner. A rag on a stick, just wide enough with a rag to get on the inside of the track, as well the top.. and for hard to get places. Also I keep a dehumidifier in the room. To cut down on oxidation.
@martinparkinson36659 ай бұрын
I have literally just watched a Jago Hazard video of how leaves on the line are dealt with , real world versions of modellers issues ...😅
@MaboPete9 ай бұрын
That's a very in-depth video, Jenny, but would you rate these brake vans over the others, such as Dapol, that are available?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
They are less conspicuous than a track cleaning car. They seem pretty good in comparison.
@MaboPete9 ай бұрын
Thanks, Jenny. The Dapol set-up seems a lot to go through with the various grades of pads, and the trials I have seen show the odd derailment which, if it wasn't for the stopper in the reservoir, would send IPA all over the scenics. @@JenniferEKirk
@vickielawless9 ай бұрын
What a great idea, a track cleaning wagon that looks pretty authentic rather than a canary yellow Annie or Clarabel! Didn't a firm called Lanarkshire Models do something similar inside an LMS brake van years ago? Not seen mention of it for ages. My layout doesn't have anywhere near the amount of track as Wear Yard, so I find a rag dipped in white spirit or nail varnish remover does the job. B.t.w. Jenny, if you want a loco that finds every spec of dirt, have you tried running a Heljan class 14?!
@terryflynn88304 ай бұрын
Using IPA on the pad only cleans the track, and after a short time conductivity becomes a problem from the track forming oxides that has a high resistance. A better long term solution is to use a product like INOX mp3. It leavs a thin layer of oil that slows down oxides from forming, and makes the resulting dirt conductive. It also results in no need to clean wheels.
@banksroadmodernimage73588 ай бұрын
Another intereting video jenny😊😊
@glennscotttrains75139 ай бұрын
Tootally Thomas has all four for £40 pounds and postage and packaging costs of £5.00
@madhouse80419 ай бұрын
Do you know if replacement pads are available?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
Tes they are. However they seem to be quite sturdy so no sign of wear on the ones I’ve been using.
@madhouse80419 ай бұрын
@@JenniferEKirk Thanks for the reply, I've ordered the LT one. Keep up the good work.
@Bluestatesurvival9 ай бұрын
Who signed the Iron Maiden art on the wall?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith.
@Bluestatesurvival9 ай бұрын
Sweet! I've been a fan since 1984.
@warrenlehmkuhleii84729 ай бұрын
Just a random idea, that is only tangentially related to the video. I wish Bachmann would put its USA tanks into the Bachmann US packaging as a little joke. Oh well, a man can dream.
@hawthornvalley9 ай бұрын
Greetings from Australia. I stumbled across this video while playing around on my tablet. Then went to the PC to view in a bigger screen. Great review. I emailed TMC to find out postage costs. Due to the time difference, I haven't had a reply yet. The 45% off price is good. 29.99 Pounds equates to approx AU$57.42 which I think I can afford, plus postage of course. Quick query, I have a lot of Kadee couplers on my rolling stock. Do you know which Kadee would be suitable as a replacement and are they easy to replace? ...... Ian.
@keithplum31869 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny Thanks for the excellent video I've looked at tmc for these and the page won't load! Bachmann usa have parts and spares for these available to convert other wagons, as I model 0n30 this maybe for me, but your guidance and reviews are always helpful, cheers Keith
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
I think they may have now all sold out.
@stewartclark18479 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny, great video on the cleaning wagons. Seeing you a few wagons would two be like a wash and rinse cycle. The 2nd wagon would wipe the damp track?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
I personally don’t think it needs it at the IPA evaporates quite quickly.
@hamshackleton9 ай бұрын
Interesting. Are the used pads washable, or are spares available? - As I've said before, I use a scrap bit of hardboard, pimply side down, towed behind or pushed by a loco.
@wyvernmodelrailway9 ай бұрын
just looked on tmc site, yees replacement pads are available in packs of 2. Bit pricey though.
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using. They can be rinsed with some IPA.
@hamshackleton9 ай бұрын
@@JenniferEKirk Thanks, Jen.
@VauxhallRailfan16 күн бұрын
I always get paranoid at the start of an ops session, afraid that the loco will stall on a point or something. ESPECIALLY when people come over
@madeinyorkshire529 ай бұрын
I see that the replacement pads cost a bomb - such a pity as I would think one would need several if this wagon was being regularly used on a layout - or do they wash out?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using. You can clean them with IPA to some extent.
@davidshaw59799 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny can you get replacement pads should the need arise, where did you buy the IPA a very informative video thank you.
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
Thanks! New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using. IPA can be bought via Amazon or other sellers.
@cinqueportcentral16029 ай бұрын
This question might have been asked already but what about spare cleaning pads, how do you about getting them
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using.
@dallas1849 ай бұрын
I use the Hornby one
@johndrew32029 ай бұрын
I thought it was recommended to push the cleaner so the 'power unit' is running on clean track? Or is that a problem when using solvents because it is too fresh on the rails?
@kkobayashi18 ай бұрын
The class-153 looks nice, will you be reviewing it? Or did I miss it?
@dansmodelrailways78869 ай бұрын
Jenny, are there replacement cleaning pads available? Or do the brake vans come with additional pads once the originals are worn/full of dirt?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
They are available. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using.
@ajivins19 ай бұрын
It's just pan scouring sponge material.
@briansimpson42939 ай бұрын
Replacement Pads £18.49 for 2. On TMCs site. What a rip off.
@ajivins19 ай бұрын
@@briansimpson4293 Just cut a one inch square off a scouring pad.
@Ianshandle9999 ай бұрын
I clean the pads on the Bachman US boxcar track cleaners with……a Peco rubber! Only replace really manky pads after years…
@loftlegacy9 ай бұрын
Just seen these for sale at £50. Crazy price!
@user-cn4rg2bs4p9 ай бұрын
Hi Jenni how can you clean the track cleaner or do you change the pad. Do you get spares?
@jimteff61143 ай бұрын
How often do u change pads How much are replacement pads
@vitovolpe5679 ай бұрын
Can you clean those pads are you just replacing
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
New ones are available at £18.50 for two. They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using. They can be carefully cleaned with IPA.
@gusshadleythelunaticfromar71259 ай бұрын
Are they heavy?
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
They have a reasonable weight without it being excessive.
@robinfrost62406 ай бұрын
No N gauge cleaner or is that on the way?.
@lambton20239 ай бұрын
Hi Jenny wear did you get the name wear yeard..
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
It was bought as a present. I don’t know where from.
@lambton20239 ай бұрын
That's cool I live in the north east and right next to were I live is a place called wear yeard ...
@matthewsnowdenshunterguy33529 ай бұрын
How long before u need to change the pads? I use the Piko wagon from Gaugemaster 👍🏻
@JenniferEKirk9 ай бұрын
They seem very resilient - no sign of degradation on the ones I’ve been using.
@claptnei9 ай бұрын
Have you seen the price of the replacement pads, 2 for £18.50 !!!