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Offline utkan  
#1 Posted : 14 September 2016 16:17:04(UTC)
utkan

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I would like to warn you that the film above is not a tutorial but an experiment through life....Cool

You may find it too noisy or long if so please do not watch....LOL LOL

I do apologize from any natives or residents of Alaska in case exist among the forum members....Blushing




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Offline utkan  
#2 Posted : 14 September 2016 16:21:40(UTC)
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..ohh!!! I almost forget something....Blushing Blushing

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You will get better results if you use a Brazilian Car.....Love Love
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Offline nitramretep  
#3 Posted : 14 September 2016 19:09:55(UTC)
nitramretep

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Mehmet,

I understand the concept of running on the tracks as a regular part of a cleaning plan. However I have tried the same thing and still find there is a build-up of residue from the physics of dissimilar metals (stainless steel and "cast" metal wheels) with electricity passing through same. I read your other post about not cleaning the track for several years, that is is amazing and I think it is great if it works for you. I find certain low radius curved track tends to build-up more than larger radia. Straight track is pretty much the same no matter the length or the number of turnouts. I cleaned my track, rather wiped it with cotton pads, on Sunday. Today I checked and got the usual black streaks on the cleaning cloth. I notice you are running on M track perhaps that has some resistance to the goo build-up (I doubt it though). From my perspective, as limited as it may be, I find cleaning is required at least every week, especially the tighter curves.

As regards the Lux cleaning system it is a little extreme for my layout, a large oval and every part accessible for cleaning. I could see the Lux system if I had a lot of tunnels or spirals.

Thanks for your many posts.
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Offline utkan  
#4 Posted : 14 September 2016 20:05:15(UTC)
utkan

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Originally Posted by: nitramretep Go to Quoted Post
Mehmet,

I understand the concept of running on the tracks as a regular part of a cleaning plan. However I have tried the same thing and still find there is a build-up of residue from the physics of dissimilar metals (stainless steel and "cast" metal wheels) with electricity passing through same. I read your other post about not cleaning the track for several years, that is is amazing and I think it is great if it works for you. I find certain low radius curved track tends to build-up more than larger radia. Straight track is pretty much the same no matter the length or the number of turnouts. I cleaned my track, rather wiped it with cotton pads, on Sunday. Today I checked and got the usual black streaks on the cleaning cloth. I notice you are running on M track perhaps that has some resistance to the goo build-up (I doubt it though). From my perspective, as limited as it may be, I find cleaning is required at least every week, especially the tighter curves.

As regards the Lux cleaning system it is a little extreme for my layout, a large oval and every part accessible for cleaning. I could see the Lux system if I had a lot of tunnels or spirals.

Thanks for your many posts.


Hi nitramretep,Cool

I started building my layout in 2007 and finished it 2009 as far as I can remember...RollEyes Since then I have not cleaned a single track...Wink

Well, as the expression goes...''A rolling stone gathers no moss''...ThumpUp

Take care,

mehmet


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Offline Jabez  
#5 Posted : 14 September 2016 23:10:47(UTC)
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Not too loud at all. The sound is very natural. I remember the first time I was in Turkey in the summer of '69. In Ankara it was so hot I slept with my windows wide open. All through the night I could hear steam locos whistling and blowing. It was a sound sweeter than nightingales to me.BigGrin
I heard that lonesome whistle blow. Hank Williams
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Offline dominator  
#6 Posted : 14 September 2016 23:53:06(UTC)
dominator

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Location: Kerikeri
Last night I inspected some of my wagons running on the M track. I noticed a flat wagon i use sometimes as a link between to logging wagons had a big buildup of black hard gunk. Made me realize the light wagons gather the most crap of the rails. Could be a way of cleaning the track. Has anyone else noticed that .
I usually run my finger nail round the rails every so often. It comes away looking really black. As I have no scenery, it is easy. Not sure what would happen if there were plenty of tunnels and overhead wiring though.
Dereck
Northland. NZ REMEMBER 0228 for ä
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Offline SteamNut  
#7 Posted : 15 September 2016 00:57:55(UTC)
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I suspect that some of the blank gunk comes from the rubber traction tires. Last year I gave all my rolling stock, engines and track a very good cleaning. the older equipment had more residue then the newer ones, weight had nothing to do with it. Strange that friends have important engagements when maintenance and wiring under the layout has to be done! Fred
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Offline waorb  
#8 Posted : 15 September 2016 19:45:13(UTC)
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Yeeppiieee !!!!!

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Offline utkan  
#9 Posted : 16 September 2016 15:01:23(UTC)
utkan

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Originally Posted by: Jabez Go to Quoted Post
Not too loud at all. The sound is very natural. I remember the first time I was in Turkey in the summer of '69. In Ankara it was so hot I slept with my windows wide open. All through the night I could hear steam locos whistling and blowing. It was a sound sweeter than nightingales to me.BigGrin


Though being only 11 in 69, I do remember the nights in Istanbul...Love Love

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Offline utkan  
#10 Posted : 16 September 2016 15:03:24(UTC)
utkan

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Originally Posted by: waorb Go to Quoted Post
Yeeppiieee !!!!!

BigGrin BigGrin Laugh Laugh Love Love Woot Woot ThumpUp Wub


I strongly recommend you get ONE for yourself, Waorb...Laugh Laugh Laugh
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Offline Jabez  
#11 Posted : 17 September 2016 00:29:28(UTC)
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I was so blown away by the sights of Istanbul that I wouldn't have noticed the steamers even if they had whistled in my ear.BigGrin

I heard that lonesome whistle blow. Hank Williams
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Offline utkan  
#12 Posted : 17 September 2016 11:44:00(UTC)
utkan

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Originally Posted by: Jabez Go to Quoted Post
I was so blown away by the sights of Istanbul that I wouldn't have noticed the steamers even if they had whistled in my ear.BigGrin



What can I say more....BigGrin you have expressed in the best way that can be done....ThumpUp ThumpUp

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Offline PJMärklin  
#13 Posted : 17 September 2016 13:44:13(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: utkan Go to Quoted Post


Though being only 11 in 69, I do remember the nights in Istanbul...Love Love




Hello Mehmet,

I certainly remember magic nights in Istanbul, particularly in our last visit during which I was privileged to encounter Marklinistanbul.

Regards,

Philip


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Offline utkan  
#14 Posted : 17 September 2016 16:02:41(UTC)
utkan

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Originally Posted by: PJMärklin Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: utkan Go to Quoted Post


Though being only 11 in 69, I do remember the nights in Istanbul...Love Love




Hello Mehmet,

I certainly remember magic nights in Istanbul, particularly in our last visit during which I was privileged to encounter Marklinistanbul.

Regards,

Philip



Well, I was privileged to encounter you, Philip....Love Love

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