Make your own OO scale track cleaner for your model railway

  Рет қаралды 939

Digger Evans model railway

Digger Evans model railway

Күн бұрын

Пікірлер: 89
@JoeG-firehousewhiskey
@JoeG-firehousewhiskey 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a cheap, and easy way to clean track. I use that electrical cleaner too. It works very well.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
it's really good stuff Joe, many thanks for looking in my friend
@johna.dawson709
@johna.dawson709 4 жыл бұрын
great idea for creating a track cleaner and great video.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya John Many thanks my friend it actually works really well
@INCREDIBLETRUCKS
@INCREDIBLETRUCKS 3 жыл бұрын
I never even thought about the rails needing cleaning. great idea.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for watching, it's a job that needs doing quite often too, the rail attract dust and muck out of the air each time the current is switched on
@ModelingSteelinHO
@ModelingSteelinHO 4 жыл бұрын
Oh what a treat ! A much needed piece of model railroad equipment. Thank you Digger.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
many thanks my friend, yes its an essential item for us
@tanzj
@tanzj 4 жыл бұрын
hi Digger, Neat and easy idea for a cleaning car. Some of the old timers used a similar style cleaning car but they used a piece of hardboard/masonite instead of the items that you used for cleaning....John
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya John many thanks, yes i guess most things would do to make a cleaning block
@amjkodaz
@amjkodaz 4 жыл бұрын
Good video
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
many thanks my friend
@Andreas-Frank_Pohlert
@Andreas-Frank_Pohlert 4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video, Digger, with the track cleaner. Thank You and Thumbs Up. Have a nice weekend. Greetings Andreas
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Andreas many thanks for watching my friend
@trainsontuesday
@trainsontuesday 4 жыл бұрын
Anything that keeps the trains running smooth works, well done. ...David.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya David thank you it actually does work okay which was a surprise but a pleasant one
@adamsrailway
@adamsrailway 4 жыл бұрын
Very simple and a load cheaper than a CMX tanker! Cheers for sharing that! I’m impressed 👍🏻
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Many thanks my friend
@rwctoyman
@rwctoyman 4 жыл бұрын
Now there's a great idea if it works I go with it thanks for sharing
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
t seems to work quite well, Many thanks my friend
@birrysund3269
@birrysund3269 4 жыл бұрын
That's a good hobby cool ! when I was a kid my parents bought me a Hornby Railway track and engine...👍
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend many thanks for watching and commenting
@fairportrails107
@fairportrails107 4 жыл бұрын
Track cleaning cars are so handy especially if you have yards or tunnels
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
yes they save a lot of work i have a couple of difficult to reach places
@LaytonJunction
@LaytonJunction 4 жыл бұрын
hi digger what a great idea works well to have a good weekend big like cheers for now al 👍😁👍🙋‍♂️
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Al thank you for watching my friend, i've found that it does work quite well
@Dabs851
@Dabs851 4 жыл бұрын
The official ones I’ve used from hornby, haven’t worked well, I’ve always added a weight to the carriage to make it better, will give this a try 👍
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Dean thanks for looking in my friend, the plywood block is quite a firm fit under the wagon so it doesn't seem to move very much and it stays in contact with the rails, worth a try for sure
@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge
@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea Digger - works well. Cheers Euan
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Euan, it does save hand cleaning with a rag
@mysticrailroad
@mysticrailroad 4 жыл бұрын
nice tip Digger!
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend
@ModelTrainOutsider
@ModelTrainOutsider 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea, I may try that! Also glad someone uses electrical contact cleaner. IPA can actually damage track in the long run.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, its an idea that worked so im happy with it, many thanks for watching
@trainsontuesday
@trainsontuesday 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Anthony, what evidence is there that IPA damages the track? Regards, David.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
@@trainsontuesday I think the can of cleaner i use has some ipa in the formula, not sure what else though
@ModelTrainOutsider
@ModelTrainOutsider 4 жыл бұрын
@@trainsontuesday I have run across several videos from larger train model channels which have said it and explained it better than I can. However, one quick quote from Model Railroad Hobbyist Magazine: "Alcohol is awful because it leaves the track bone dry once it evaporates. The constant high voltage of DCC on the rails coupled with bone dry rails leads to a lot of sparking, which puts micropits in the rails and wheels. Just run trains on your bone dry rail some time in the dark and you will be appalled at all the sparking."
@trainsontuesday
@trainsontuesday 4 жыл бұрын
@@ModelTrainOutsider Thank you Anthony, I had not heard of that. I'm strictly old school DC so that might be of help to me. I do use IPA for some cleaning. As a side interest, have you seen Mikes video from Model Railways Unlimited regarding possible damage from Peco track rubbers? Here is a link to the first of two videos. Regards, David.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2bLgIyFhciNl9U
@SimonLivertonCentral
@SimonLivertonCentral 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Digger, excellent cleaning kit you have made, and so simple to create, and for the right price. I purchased a Dapol cleaning car over 12 months ago, not had chance to use it yet so do not know how good they are. I will have a go at making a kit like yours, I am sure I will have something to use by the time I build my layout, I am so clumsy...Take care...Simon
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Simon I was looking at the dapol cleaning cars they actually vacuum up debris from the track as they go along, the one of I made was very easy if I can do it anyone can I'm sure, many thanks for looking in Simon take care my friend
@InterCityBR
@InterCityBR 4 жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, thanks for the video! Something we all could do with and straightforward to do, hope your tracks stay forever clean! Also love the stock 👍👍👍
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much my friend
@IronHorseRailways
@IronHorseRailways 4 жыл бұрын
That's not a bad idea Dig, I've got the Piko cleaner but it's HO scale and is ever so slightly off looking. I think with the addition of this to the back of that cleaner would give a really good cleaning train!
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Yes you could add this on behind a purpose built cleaner just for an extra shine ha ha, this does work well but the cloth needs regular changes, many thanks my friend
@IronHorseRailways
@IronHorseRailways 4 жыл бұрын
@@DiggerEvans wonder how it'd do with microfiber.. interesting! .cheers dig
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
@@IronHorseRailways it would work well I think, maybe better than my version, let me know if you try it my friend
@aeroken1
@aeroken1 3 жыл бұрын
Hi bud, great idea but i was thinking what about adding a spring to the long bolt that sits above the pad and against the underbody of the chassis just to give more contact. Then a small amount of weight to top. Just a thought. Ken
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 3 жыл бұрын
Hiya Ken, You know i was thinking the exact same thing, as long as the spring isn't to strong it should work, I will give it a try and let you know how it goes, in theory it should keep the pad in better contact with the rails
@aeroken1
@aeroken1 3 жыл бұрын
@@DiggerEvans . Yes please do let me know. I was watching the video and thought the spring might give it that extra pressure. Sorry mate im an engineer so always thinking outside the box. haha.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 3 жыл бұрын
@@aeroken1 No Problem I'm an engineer myself which is why it was on the list of trials
@aeroken1
@aeroken1 3 жыл бұрын
​@@DiggerEvans
@KerleyExpress
@KerleyExpress 4 жыл бұрын
nice rail cleaner digger thank for sharing
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Dwight thanks for stopping by my friend
@HumancityJunction
@HumancityJunction 4 жыл бұрын
I need to do something like this. I like the idea of the rag and not something abrasive.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
thanks Heath, yes it works well if you get enough padding behind the rag, many thanks
@grantbassett2048
@grantbassett2048 4 жыл бұрын
" Proof is in the Pudding" and this Pudding cost nowt haha. Great Vid Dig! Great layout. Av a good weekend mate!! Cheers Grant ; )
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Grant thanks for looking in my friend and yes owt for nowt is good ha ha
@grantbassett2048
@grantbassett2048 4 жыл бұрын
@@DiggerEvans Yeah, just taken my daughters buckbed apart, so im going to build a work bench & a modeling desk in my celler with it. Haha. Progress has holted for about a month or so now on the "Mancave" too much to do else where in house!!! My oldest Daughter just left home, so turning her room in to a Womencave/ Craft room for my wife!!!! haha...Keep Safe Friend!!
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
@@grantbassett2048 sounds like you're going to be busy mate, can't wait to see progress on the cellar
@tractorsmachinesro1405
@tractorsmachinesro1405 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute Amazing... Great Video my friend Big like from Romania ❤☝️
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much my friend
@EstonianScrapper
@EstonianScrapper 4 жыл бұрын
Really realistlic again.. great work :)
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
thank you so much my friend
@AliMackMechanical
@AliMackMechanical 4 жыл бұрын
I tend to drink my IPA rofl nice one mate looks Cool mate 👍 had a couple of limas myself when I was a lad. Nice and clean.👍
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
ha ha Ali, im not sure its drinkable could probably run the car with it. Thanks for watching Ali mate
@williambryant5946
@williambryant5946 4 жыл бұрын
Very practical and easy to make. Does the car have much weight to it because I'd think it would need some weigh to press it down. It must be sufficient because it seems to work well seeing the finger test you gave the rail. Nice video. Stay well. -Wil 👍
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Wil, it doesnt weigh very much i did consider adding a spring between the wagon and the cleaning pad but it didnt need one, many thanks
@chazco
@chazco 4 жыл бұрын
Rail cleaner looks to work well, and you can't beat the price.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chazco, it's a very good track cleaner and yes I like it when the cost is free lol
@MrThrash37
@MrThrash37 4 жыл бұрын
Nice channel digger, I have subscribed.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend I really appreciate your support
@foxhillrailway2252
@foxhillrailway2252 4 жыл бұрын
Hi ya mate just subbed to your channel... great little track cleaner... ATB Neil
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Hiya Neil many thanks for your support my friend
@EdWhizAviationTrains
@EdWhizAviationTrains 4 жыл бұрын
Great footage - I Liked & Subscribed 👍😎
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
thank you very much my friend, i really appreciate your support
@ЮрийПухов-ъ4ш
@ЮрийПухов-ъ4ш 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings my friend, very nice, have a good evening, best regards
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
spasibo, thank you my friend
@ghurifiribangladesh3628
@ghurifiribangladesh3628 4 жыл бұрын
wow,,,,,so good nice video my friend,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,/////////
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@FBMRR
@FBMRR 4 жыл бұрын
Neat. im sure i can do this...
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Yes Rick my friend it's an easy thing to make and it works. Thank you for looking in my friend
@familiadaestrada3800
@familiadaestrada3800 4 жыл бұрын
Hi brother good god bless
@steve87thpsap
@steve87thpsap 4 жыл бұрын
Are you going to add some weight to that? That could really help with contact.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
hiya steve i thought it may need extra help and i did add a spring between the wagon and the pad but it didnt seem to need it, many thanks
@LNER1946
@LNER1946 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Digger.
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much my friend
@incrediblevietnam1
@incrediblevietnam1 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@DiggerEvans
@DiggerEvans 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks my friend
Make Your Own Track Cleaning Wagon
36:36
Station Road Model Railway
Рет қаралды 42 М.
Track Cleaning Update at Chadwick Model Railway | 150.
30:12
Chadwick Model Railway
Рет қаралды 65 М.
ЗНАЛИ? ТОЛЬКО ОАЭ 🤫
00:13
Сам себе сушист
Рет қаралды 3,7 МЛН
How to whistle ?? 😱😱
00:31
Tibo InShape
Рет қаралды 23 МЛН
🕊️Valera🕊️
00:34
DO$HIK
Рет қаралды 17 МЛН
A Better Way To Clean Your Track?  - Bachmann Track Cleaning Brake Van
22:54
Jennifer E. Kirk Model Railways
Рет қаралды 49 М.
HO scale start of Auto Shredder scratch build
4:44
1:87/ HO Scale Steel Mill Modeling.
Рет қаралды 2,4 М.
Upgrading an old brake van and making it a track cleaner!
13:39
OTCM Modelling
Рет қаралды 2,2 М.
Small building, kit build
8:43
Digger Evans model railway
Рет қаралды 422
Build this cheap and easy track cleaning car (34)
12:24
Model Railroading
Рет қаралды 38 М.
David Clarke's Amazing 1930s GWR Model Railway, 38ft,16ft 6in
18:45
GCR Official Friends
Рет қаралды 269 М.
Gaugemaster PIKO OO/HO Network Rail Track Cleaner
11:06
Barnabas Junction
Рет қаралды 3,9 М.
Battle of the Track Cleaners
27:03
Class47Peter
Рет қаралды 13 М.
Track Magic - Track Cleaner for Model Railway
5:32
Deluxe Materials
Рет қаралды 16 М.
ЗНАЛИ? ТОЛЬКО ОАЭ 🤫
00:13
Сам себе сушист
Рет қаралды 3,7 МЛН