LGB Track Cleaning Locomotive - CLEANING MADE EASY

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 That BIG TRAIN Guy

That BIG TRAIN Guy

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a good look around the LGB track cleaning locomotive, - for those who don't fancy manual labour.
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@bryantaylor8175
@bryantaylor8175 Ай бұрын
Nice to see another musician enjoy trains. And a younger person. Enjoyed the video
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Ай бұрын
I appreciate each point you said. Thank you!
@youngeuphonium2087
@youngeuphonium2087 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Great. Thanks!
@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles
@DavesTrainsAndAutomobiles 3 жыл бұрын
Yes... NICE.. old school LGB is the best... thay are amazing..
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
"Like a brick!"
@CentralCanada
@CentralCanada 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this inspirational vid' ! I actually acquired a unit back in '016, from our primary regional vendor of LGB+ . Circa: Red unit , "made in hungary", p/n 21670 . It runs quite well, and does make the railheads shine , similar to proto' IMHO. 8-) Previously to when sched' time for the 'crew & unit' to head out to clean the railheads. I give the usual start-off section (about 3') a cleaning with 1000grit attached to a drywall sander. Then the unit is set to go at basically half speed 'on-the-dial', as I don't want it to wear it's cleaners prematurely ;-) Even though when I bought the unit I did purchase a replacement wheel set, at the same time, since costs always rise ...... ehhh LoL "G-gauge may not RULE, but it GROWS on ya !!" djc'99
@CentralCanada
@CentralCanada 4 ай бұрын
Also AristoCraft track enjoys the rub' of this unit ! And very likely Piko would, too ! Via usage, "LGB Track Cleaning Locomotive - CLEANING MADE EASY " Especially when some acquired trackage, are from railways that have permanently closed down, ..... saving them from possibly a trip to a landfill or metal scrap yard !? We have at least one local train hobby shop that intermittently acquires some of our G-gauge track, and flips it as-is close to half of, shiny-new retail $$ (ex. 5foot / $15-20cdn) . That used' track already nicely naturally-weathered on the sides, with railheads possibly needing some shining-up' . Would be perfect to use for protected (aka indoor) railway, vs excessively shiny trackage IMHO ;-) "G-gauge may not RULE, But it GROWS on Ya !! " djc'99
@TRAINBUILDER
@TRAINBUILDER 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! 2067 is a legit piece of equipment, A+
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yeah, it's a great bit of kit. 😉👍
@tracynation2820
@tracynation2820 6 ай бұрын
Super. I need a track grinder! That independent speed control is interesting. I operate two boxcars that have sharpening stones mounted underneath, and I usually operate the snowplow to remove leaves. Hello from the Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. P.S. Paint it in Great Northern colors. 💙 T.E.N.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 6 ай бұрын
Sounds great. Yeah I'm thinking of something similar. Great Northern? Hmmmm.... 🤔 Hello Tracy Mountain Railway, from Somerset, England. Thank you!
@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530
@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530 3 жыл бұрын
I often use this LGB track cleaning locomotive in the garden.😊🚂
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
It works very well! 😁🧹
@adriangeary9628
@adriangeary9628 Ай бұрын
Got mine at a local antique store for $227.00 and it works. All lights are good. Was worried it would shake the track lose but so far good
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Ай бұрын
Oh wow! Great find! Yeah, it's a good tool.
@CentralCanada
@CentralCanada Күн бұрын
Awesome find at your local antique store !!
@pakrats
@pakrats 3 жыл бұрын
I wanted a track cleaning loco. Now I want an Iron Maiden mug too!
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha! Brilliant. You can have both! 🧹🚂😁☕
@IndustrialParrot2816
@IndustrialParrot2816 2 жыл бұрын
you can get a smaller cheaper one from Piko another g scale manufactorer
@IndustrialParrot2816
@IndustrialParrot2816 2 жыл бұрын
you can get a smaller cheaper one from Piko another g scale manufactorer
@davidkoehler136
@davidkoehler136 2 жыл бұрын
Its the only track cleaner that really works. its only draw back , it goes through cleaning wheels like crazy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
It does work well! My kind of tool, where I can just let it go and I sit back. Ha! I don't run trains too often so I'm still on my first cleaning wheels. But when they wear down, swapping them will give me another video to do 😉👍
@davidkoehler136
@davidkoehler136 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy I use to own a train shop, and built many Garden Layouts and like I say its about the only thing that works
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
5:58 waa hayyy! Look at that boi go! 😁
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Victory lap 😁
@VictorianMaid99
@VictorianMaid99 2 жыл бұрын
this is way cool !
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Cool, and very useful! 😉
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
6:04 I just said that at the screen, just before you!! 🐕 Right I’ll stop commenting now! 😅
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@williamsrdan
@williamsrdan Жыл бұрын
My dad has an S-Scale train from his childhood, in 1955 or so. We spent several years (Decembers) sanding tracks to get it running again in the 90s through 00s. This is a really awesome addition to a train set! Do they have it in other scales?
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Жыл бұрын
Ah, cool! Nice memories. Well this is LGB who only make this scale. I've not seen rolling scrubber types for smaller scales but I'm sure they could be fairly easily built. For most scales though, quite easily available are vehicles with sprung cleaning pads (or the cleaning pads to fit to a vehicle) that will just glide over the rails as the train runs. That should be enough for indoor layouts, I would imagine. This LGB machine is for outdoor dirt, which probably needs a deeper clean. Thanks!
@tableseven8133
@tableseven8133 2 жыл бұрын
What I can't believe that this is designed to run off of the track power only. I would think if your track needs to be cleaned due to contact problems, it should have a option to run off a battery. Yes, it should be true if you run the cleaner wheels first it should make the train have no problem getting through the whole layout, but if it is disturbing corrosion on the track, is not the engine pushing it, going to pick up that gunk on it's wheels. Yes, I know most of the G scale have slider shoes, so that does in it's self help with connection problems.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Well I think the idea is to give it a run regularly before your track get's that dirty. I tend to put it out every two or three times I run trains, letting it do a couple of circuits before I put anything else out. (I don't run trains that often, so it's probably once a month). If your tracks were really dirty, the scrubbing wheels do lead, so the power pickups would be following on cleaned (probably not perfectly) track. You may just need to hand scrub 6 or 8 inches to get it started. In any case, there is also the Piko Clean Machine, which people seem to really like. No-where near as intense a clean as the LGB, but it's battery power and you can just let it run around as long as you like :-) Whatever suits you. Thanks for your comment! /Simon
@greyfox4577
@greyfox4577 Жыл бұрын
More surprising is the fact 99% of G scale trains don't have a battery option. You can convert them with kits but with today's battery technology which has come a long way, it should be standard for having both track power and rechargeable battery via the rails since G scale trains are mostly used outside.
@vitale6633
@vitale6633 Жыл бұрын
Thank You.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! 👍
@KibuFox
@KibuFox Жыл бұрын
I suspect that this engine is going to be a regular run on any G scale railroad you build.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Жыл бұрын
Oh yes indeed. Every once in a while, or before a run after a period if no use. It's great. I've worn the cleaning wheel down, so there'll be a video to show how to replace them soon, (once I've learned how to do it 😂). Thanks for your comment.
@KibuFox
@KibuFox Жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy For daily running, there's also cars you can buy, or even little clip onto the underside of existing stock. That lets you do light cleaning during a run, and run the track cleaning loco after long periods of downtime.
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
If you don’t have a Galloping Goose, you need to get one (assuming they exist in your scale). Good video.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, (or they did). If you see my latest 2 or 3 videos, have a look on the shelf behind me 😉. Accucraft made them, I think around 10 years ago. I managed to find that one needing a little care at a good price. 'As new' condition ones to go for near £1000! Thank you Ken
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy And I thought I paid a lot for my N scale goose ($300 USD)
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Yes, well, silly me for getting into this. But, in my mind this is the ultimate scale and I'm fulfilling my boyhood dream. I did half build an N scale layout when I was a teenager.
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy BTW that LGB will be awesome painted in DRG livery.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
@@kenshores9900 That's on the list of many projects! Ha!
@Fuzzybunnybuttrailroad
@Fuzzybunnybuttrailroad 4 ай бұрын
It works on all g scale track. Brass or stainless.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 4 ай бұрын
Yep, should be good as long as it isn't plated. Though I am looking into non-abrasive methods soon. Thanks. Great channel/railroad name by the way! 😂
@calvinthedestroyer
@calvinthedestroyer 2 жыл бұрын
8 - 8 - 8 Spider train, Spider train..
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
7:17 what a cow catcher?!
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
If anything, I guess it would be a cow flinger.
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 😂
@barryfenwick609
@barryfenwick609 Жыл бұрын
very nice .can you tell me what I will need to run marklin gauge1 trains in england central station 3 +60101 power box and what els do I need to get the power to the track? is there a special central station for gauge1? thanks barry
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Жыл бұрын
Hiya Barry, I have no experience with that system I'm afraid, so sadly I can't advise. Thanks for commenting!
@luckeyranchrailroadlrr1023
@luckeyranchrailroadlrr1023 3 жыл бұрын
Oh how I dont miss cleaning track. Lol.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
5:45 ooOooh look at that bouncy schnoz! 🤥
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 жыл бұрын
I wish mine could do that. 👃
@Julia-LArt
@Julia-LArt 3 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy your expandable mouth makes up for it!
@Sparky0566
@Sparky0566 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone try the new 25 ton Piko cleaner?
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't. But I've seen people say it's pretty good.
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
What can I say? The motion logo would look good.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think so. One of many projects I have in mind 😂
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
@@ThatBIGTRAINGuy Again what can I say. Your video was (well at least I thought) very funny in a British sort of way). Keep ‘em coming!
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Brilliant. Thank you. *Sips tea*
@kenshores9900
@kenshores9900 2 жыл бұрын
You have a sort of a sarcastic wit about you. I find that many people from the UK have this trait. One expression you’ll use but we gave up is “crack on!” Don’t know exactly what is to refer to or mean but is one of those sayings. Keep ‘em on the rails!
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, a subtle sarcasm is essential. "Crack on" is like to start doing something, or continue. You could be having a break from a job, then you might say "Right, let's crack on". It's not something I say personally, but people around me often do.
@cartermclaughlin2908
@cartermclaughlin2908 6 ай бұрын
How do people clean the connectors? I used a dremel sanding disc last year but it's awkward, not very through, & will probably destroy my connections in a couple x-mases.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 6 ай бұрын
Hiya! A dremel sounds a bit much, I wouldn't do that unless it was a soft brush. Permanent track would be connected with screwed clamps or have wire soldered to keep electrical connection. My track has actually been outside for about four years with just the standard push-fit rail connectors, and it's only recently that I've had conductivity issues. Usually a little bit of pulling in and out keeps the contacting surface clean enough. I would use something like WD-40 and a brush (a tooth brush maybe) and give them a good scrub. I've seen some people swear by soaking overnight in Coca-cola! I hope you get sorted, and have a Merry Christmas! Simon
@CentralCanada
@CentralCanada 4 ай бұрын
Back in '99 when I laid track I would upgrade any of the LGB trackage with Aristo' couplers, tap/die 5mm setback from jointedge, about a mm of lgb grease on the initial entry lip sliding onto the now-upgraded LGB track, then just previous to joining sections, about a mm of lgb grease on the entry lip of the coupler so when slid together it would coat the contact edges and likely bleed to the joint area during natural heat moments. Acquisition of extra Aristo' couplers/screws was via vendor purchases and whenever I heard/read about someone mentioning they were further upgrading to possibly all "split jaws", or as mentioned "soldering wire connections" , I would ask* if I paid shpg costs would they send all the units they are retiring when done, to save them from a likely wasteful trip to a landfill. Trackage here amazingly did not show any electrical conductivity issues, for at least 16yrs !! "G-gauge may not RULE, but it GROWS on Ya !! " djc'99 p.s. *the same request/proposition I have conveyed, when I hear/read of Aristo-Craft H'n'Ls being retired at other short-line railways ! As I customize and weather them to use when processing rolling stock, seen on the PSRB rwy 8-)
@timothyboles6457
@timothyboles6457 3 ай бұрын
Dead rail!! Lol
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 3 ай бұрын
Ha! Noooooo.
@Mariazellerbahn
@Mariazellerbahn 24 күн бұрын
Absolutley useless piece of kit. If the motor gets power, then the rails don't need cleaning and wheelskates on normal locos will do the job as good. I have never cleaned my outdoor track in 25 years and it still doesn't need cleaning.
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy
@ThatBIGTRAINGuy 24 күн бұрын
Haha! Well, whatever suits. It was around two years when my locomotives started to struggle on power pickup, - the track needed cleaning! You say "normal locos" but none of mine have skates, and I've never seen skates on real trains so... I'm glad mine don't have them. I know that's a feature on LGB locos. Many people swear by this cleaning vehicle. If you say you've never needed it, well,... lucky you. I am, however, looking into non-scrubbing ways of cleaning track. But,... I still NEED to clean my track. Thank you! Simon
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