There are several ways to display and store scale models, depending on the type of model and the preferences of the...
Cart 0 Product Products (empty)
No products
Free shipping! Shipping
£ 0.00 Total
Product successfully added to your shopping cart
Quantity
Total
There are 0 items in your cart. There is 1 item in your cart.
Total products (tax incl.)
Total shipping (tax excl.) Free shipping!
Total (tax incl.)
Search Tips
Tips categories
Latest Tips
-
What are my options for displaying and storing a scale model?Read more -
Which OO gauge Tracksettas create which radius bends?Read moreTracksettas are curved metal gauges that slot between the rails of flexible track to help modellers create smooth...
-
Why does my train keep derailing?Read moreThere are many reasons why model trains derail, sometimes it's a track fault, sometimes it's because the train isn't...
-
What is a glass fibre pencil?Read moreGlass fibre pencils are commonly used in modelling for cleaning locomotive wheels, commutators and other electrical...
-
What is the difference between code 100 and code 75 track?Read moreThere have been many fantastic advances in the world of model railways in the last twenty years. One of these is the...
How do I clean the wheels of my engine?
One easy way is to get yourself a Peco cleaning kit containing a wire brush, wheel scraper, foam cradle and oil.
The foam cradle allows you to turn your loco upside down and give support while cleaning the wheels, or any other form of maintenance.
When cables from the scraper or brush are connected to power supply/track rail, just pop the other end on the pick ups of your engine to set the wheels in motion. Just hold wire brush or scraper on to the wheel and watch it go to work.
This saves you having to find another way to turn the wheels to reach all around. It also makes your life easier as you do not need to brush as the wheels are turning.
Click here to receive the tips weekly in your mailbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Related products
Wheel Cleaning Brush
Price: £ 15.70Wheel Cleaning Brush Simply connect the wires from the brush and scraper...
Related posts
-
Do I need a respirator?If you are using an aerosol spray paint you should always use one. Always read the manufacturer’s... - How to remove super glue (cyanoacrylate)?Cyanoacrylate is best known as super glue. The best way to remove it is with acetone or an acetone-based product...
- What is the best wood for baseboards?The most common wood for baseboards is probably chipboard as this is relatively inexpensive. Plywood is another...
- How do I stick parts together for a test fit?There are several trains of thought on the best way to secure parts together temporarily. Some suggest using a small...
- How to clean model railways track?There is of course the old tried and tested method, the track rubber which does the job, no railway modeller should...