I have just, for the first time, attempted to use this car and having followed the instructions,find that the car stops at frequent intervals because the brass roller seems to stick to the ends of the space into which it fits. I am using Isopropol alcohol as a solution on the roller pad and also, because of this problem, the whole car lifts up and derails . Please does anybody have this problem or is able to offer a solution…???
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My first thoughts are that you have wrapped to much handi-wipes or J-cloths around the roller.
I have found that one and a half strips is about right for proper rolling and scrubbing.
Also see the other thread that has been posted here over the last couple of days about track cleaning.
Johnboy out…
Thanks for the input johnboy but I only use one strip of cloth.There has to be another explanation.
When I bought my center line, they said to use Goo Gone on the handi-wipe. Haven’t had any issues with the roller hanging up and derailing the car.
Although it may be a long shot, are there any ‘feelable’ burr’s on the chassis that may be grabbing the towel cloth, & if using other than thin bands, there may be a binding/recoil issue. Also, it took me a couple times to learn which way to load the roller ‘so the flap follows’ (like shingles) [catches track, not the carbody] & won’t hangup on the chassis when it makes the roll-over… (Sorry, easier done than explained).
I cut my own strips now. They may not be as wide as what came with it. I use two to three wraps. The wrap has to be centered on the roller or it may go out to the ends causing binding of the roller. I also use a piece of thread wrapped twice around the roller and strips then tied to keep everything in place.
I don’t think it is the type of liquid used, although maybe the amount might affect it.
Ditto to Chad; I had to file down a mold parting line on the inside of my centrerline before it would track properly. Use a fine file and maybe some emery cloth to finish
You should use something like Rail Zip or GooGone type cleaner which has some degree of lubricity. Alcohol does not have lubricity.
The lubricity in the cleaner will help the brass cylinder roll. I use one of the custom sheets wrapped around the cylinder and have never had a problem in 10 years.
Also, I have used dry sheets to pick up residue and have never had the cylinder catch.
If the cylinder catches with either a dry or lubricating type cleaner, then check to see if the inside of the car’s cutout has a burr which is catching the roller. All 4 sides need to be nice and smooth. Probably should check this first with a dry wrap.
Richard