My Model Railway Layout, Episode 13 Summer Update & Issues

[@neilgen2003]

I had the exact same problem with my Dapol HST set on points. So did the same, isolating joiners on the points and it now works a treat.

[@MrDeltic15]

That's interesting you had the same issue. I think more insulating fishplates with more sections powered by droppers could be the way to go.

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Great improvement with the new points, certainly adds to the versatility of the layout. You asked about track cleaning: I do use track rubbers then vacuum, but I use a sharge tanker track cleaner (like the CMX in OO, but for N gauge)🎉, then isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush on points to clear out debris and clean the track. I also get dead sections from time to time. I am convinced its the expension and contraction of the track / fish plates as Ive wiggled the track and all fires up, but extra droppers always help. Having said that the model railway pixies do strike from time to time.

[@MrDeltic15]

Tell me about those model railway pixies! Thanks for the info, I'll look into those.

[@timstrainvideos142]

i use a 'track mop' with cut strips of lint free cloth and track magic or ipa. occasionally i use a track rubber but its annoying to then need to hoover up any debris.

[@MrDeltic15]

Thanks for that. I know what you mean about track rubbers. I've seen a track roller that has removable cloth attached you could put some fluid on advertised, so might take a look at that.

[@sennfred1830]