How to clean a Garden Railway Track • Leaves on the Line ¦ G Scale Model Railway

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3 жыл бұрын

It is a bit of a chore but the regular track cleaning duties helps keep the railway running well. In this video I share my approach about “how to clean a garden railway track”. I concentrate on the summer aspects rather than the more heavy-duty autumn and springtime clear-ups.
All the equipment and tools I use are basic items; nothing special at all.
I don’t have any track cleaning wagons but I would like to invest in some sort of cleaning train unit or wagon at some stage. Hey, may be I could make something!
The Backyard Railroader, in Canada, has a great layout in his garden and he deals with his track cleaning using lemon juice. Check out his channel here:
The Backyard Railroader, Canada : / @thebackyardrailroader
There are many more videos in the various relevant playlists in this channel so please take a look at these for more information.
If you have any questions, please post them in the comments below. I would certainly appreciate any hints and tips for keeping my railway track and trackbed area clear - with less work and bother!
Please consider SUBSCRIBING to my channel, if you haven’t done so yet.
Thanks for watching, and, bye for now.
Warren
Video Production notes:
- Photos and video captured by GoPro Hero 8 Black
- Video produced using FilmoraX
- Filmed on location at Linleys Garden Railway and in my kitchen
- All pets and family members were kept safe during the video recording.
- Music from KZfaq Audio Library
Average - Patrick Patrikios
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#GardenRailway #TrackCleaning #Linleys
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Пікірлер: 28

@thebackyardrailroader 3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for the shout out, I'm so happy. I really don't know what to say. so again thank you, and I love your video.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

I have appreciated the tips you give and the lemon juice is a great idea and wanted to give you credit for the idea :) W

@briandarrah7303 Жыл бұрын

I have brass track which works well for my railway. I still need to clean the railhead every 5 to 7 days to maintain continuity. I made a weighted scrubbing tool, with a long handle that I can push over the railheads to polish them. As for the leaf 🍃 litter and sticks, I built a battery powered brush car that can be pushed in front of an engine with the brush spinning in a reverse direction and at an angle that sends the litter flying about 3 feet away. This is used every couple of days, as I have lots of perennial bushes and trees that are always dropping leaves.

@Linleys Жыл бұрын

I bet the brass track works well for conduction but needs that extra amount of cleaning to keep the surface bright and clean. Your long handled device sounds ideal. And the battery powered brush is a fantastic unit. Leaves are the worst as they derail trains and not just cause electrical pickup issues. Thanks for catching my video. Cheers, Warren :)

@duncan1945 Жыл бұрын

Hi Linley, Thanks so much for sharing your video. I have been searching for a good one on how to clean track and yours is the best I've seen. I have been worrying that i'll never be able to clean it properly until now. Im only just starting on mine and need all the help I can get so many thanks again. All the very best Duncan.

@Linleys Жыл бұрын

Hey yes, thanks for checking out my video. Leaves and grime are a bind but some routine track cleaning helps a lot. Cheers, Warren :)

@justlovely36 3 жыл бұрын

OMG that’s a horrible picture of me in the background lol, thank you for sharing my husband’s link.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy his videos and tips each time and the lemon juice is a good one so wanted to credit him for that. Your photo in his video thumbnail is fine - you did a great video on his channel, nice one :) W

@kellyflannery9391 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, and great bag of goodies.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

Grime buildup on the rails is a big issue, not just leaves on the line. Thanks for your comment and support :) W

@kellyflannery9391 2 жыл бұрын

@@Linleys most welcome

@ewengillies9826 3 жыл бұрын

Those knee pads look so good Warren I should get a pair for church. I'd be starting off with my hand blower/vac to pick up the bulk rubbish. You're an inspiration mate. Bushyboy Oz.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

The knee pads certainly save the pain in the knees! I use my leaf blower for the larger leaf fall - maybe I should do a video on that in the autumn here. Thanks for your ongoing support, cheers, W :)

@jameswhiteside5213 3 жыл бұрын

This is a very thorough cleaning method and a very organised kit for the job which is most admirable! I use a garden vacuum (or if it’s dry just a handheld one) to get the leaves up, secateurs for the errant foliage and just a quick rub with an LGB track cleaning block for the rails - certainly works a treat on brass rail.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

I try and be organised but it is still a chore. I use my leaf blower for the bulk of the leaves - and there are loads of them in the autumn! I have tried different rubbing blocks but not a proper LGB one. Thanks for the tip. :) W

@baldypalmsrailroad 3 жыл бұрын

Nice demonstration on your track cleaning process. Like the use of the old grinding disc to clean the rail heads. I use a drywall ( gypsum ) sanding pad with an extension handle. I use 200 or 300 grit paper. The handle extension works well and will keep you off your knees. I never heard of using lemon juice, good tip. Thanks Warren.

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

I have not tried the sanding pan with a proper extension handle - thanks for the idea. Cheers, W

@DrDave_63395 Жыл бұрын

Moss is a problem on my O gauge garden railway. This spring I’ve started using a Black and Decker hand held vacuum cleaner to suck up the loose pieces of moss after loosing them with a wide bladed screw driver. Btw On my railway the ballast is glued down.

@Linleys Жыл бұрын

Now that's a clever idea, actually vacuuming up the bits from the track area. I haven't added any ballast so there are deeper spaces for the muck and moss to collect. I might add some ballast once I'm sure the track is mostly laid down permanently. Thanks for your comment and watching my video. Cheers, Warren

@gingertom64 3 жыл бұрын

Though you do get a good workout. 😁

@Linleys 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, that's true :) W

@adrianmulvey8919 10 ай бұрын

What about using a leaf blower instead of all that manual work? 🤔

@Linleys 9 ай бұрын

Good idea about the leaf blower, I use one as well, maybe I should have included that a bit more in my videos. I will do that this winter again, Thanks for the tip. Cheers, Warren :)

@JeremyMilligan1024 2 жыл бұрын

Have you considered a traincar with a 12v set of motors running weed-whackers? Could a rolling stock not be converted with pickups and a couple capacitors? (Perhaps some weights too to ensure balance for the rotation forces)

@Linleys 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is a really clever idea! I might look at designing something like that when I get some time. Cheers, W :)