Freight Car
Cleaning the Wheels and Track
40-1099)
Lubrication
Use a light household oil for lubrication.
Apply oil sparingly, using a toothpick or
small applicator. Add a drop of oil to the
axle holes in the front and rear of each wheel
(see photo below). Wipe away excess oil
with a cotton swab.
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and
pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause poor
electrical contact and traction and prematurely
wear out the neoprene traction tires. Wheels and
tires can be cleaned using denatured (not rubbing)
alcohol applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track Cleaning
Fluid found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. Unplug the transformer and wipe the
rails of the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the
rails. Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good
electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.
Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track cleaning block (
. Durably
constructed from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad. For really
stuborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few quick steps.
Lubricate pickup
rollers, where axle
meets wheel and
where axle meets
truck side.
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Tinplate No. 384 Steam Freight/Passenger Set with Proto-Sound® 2.0
Track Cleaning Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50010)
