Keeping it clean
Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:52 pm
I think this is the right place for this question.
I've posted before about keeping my DCC layout (stil building and developing) running smoothly. HAd some juddering and some places where locos just stop when slow running.
Plenty of dropper wires so supply is not the issue.
I've now got IPA (not the beer!) for cleaning and use a track rubber followed by IPA on a clean cloth. I've also cleaned loco wheels. I have laid some ballast recently but have carefully cleaned those areas so there shouldn't be PVA residue. Yet still some places where it stops and a bit juddery.
I am thinking maybe one issue is it is in the loft - only space I have for a layout. Also I am still working on it which may be contributing negatively to cleanliness issues.
Wagons and coaches have hardly been used so that's ot the issue but I will clean them all and check they are all metal wheels - as previously advised.
At exhibtions I do notive layout controllers quite often ave to intervene to get things rolling so maybe this is normal - I have modelled for over thirty years.
I have a single track loop to simulate a small WR branch line with a terminus station and marshalling/goods yard on one side.
Despite all of these thoughts, am I missing something please?
I've posted before about keeping my DCC layout (stil building and developing) running smoothly. HAd some juddering and some places where locos just stop when slow running.
Plenty of dropper wires so supply is not the issue.
I've now got IPA (not the beer!) for cleaning and use a track rubber followed by IPA on a clean cloth. I've also cleaned loco wheels. I have laid some ballast recently but have carefully cleaned those areas so there shouldn't be PVA residue. Yet still some places where it stops and a bit juddery.
I am thinking maybe one issue is it is in the loft - only space I have for a layout. Also I am still working on it which may be contributing negatively to cleanliness issues.
Wagons and coaches have hardly been used so that's ot the issue but I will clean them all and check they are all metal wheels - as previously advised.
At exhibtions I do notive layout controllers quite often ave to intervene to get things rolling so maybe this is normal - I have modelled for over thirty years.
I have a single track loop to simulate a small WR branch line with a terminus station and marshalling/goods yard on one side.
Despite all of these thoughts, am I missing something please?