Beautifully smooth slow running freighter there Gregg - a testament to your inox usage. 👍

Another great video Been following all your recommendations and methods and so far everything is working out perfectly. Love from Detroit

Absolutely great stuff for the rails 👍👍👍 cheers!

Thanks for the great tips. To the point and honest.

Thanks for the video on track cleaning works very well. 👍

HAHAHA, I love your videos Gregg! Your presentation is thoroughly enjoyable and hilarious.

Awesome video Gregg, glad to see so many people are happy with the results. It makes the hobby so much more enjoyable when the trains run well, especially when the sounds keep dropping out because of dirty track. Keep alives are also not as essential

Brilliant! I've just started the hobby. Your videos are great.

Thank you for your great tip, I'm new to model railways and found your information helpful

Thanks for the follow up , great video .

Greg, thanks for your latest vid. It got me going to give the my layout tracks a clean, works a treat. The tracks instantly got their shine back. Like yourself I also throw a wobbly when a loco has a stop start tanty. Now running nice and smooth. Keep up the good work. Kind regards Gerry.

Great video Gregg!

Inox is great and works a treat. I'll back it all the way. Being an Aussie I've used it for years for many purposes but thanks to you for putting me on to it for my layout.

Great video Gregg. A good informative video for everyone who don't really know how to clean the track.I use a rotating felt pad type of car, asas well as a Masonite track sliderunder a railcar.Good stuff, my friend!

Another great video Greg. I will never get rid of my track rubber from Japan. The HOZAN K-142 #320 is by far the bestist of the best track rubbers. I did do the INOX bit after your advice and feel that it should not be used until your track has been painted & weathered. It is after all an oil. After paint & weathering , sure go for it. It does work, & your advice is sound as an electrician. Now here is one for ya. CRC mass air flow cleaner. Plastic safe for cleaning motors & compotator's. Wouldn't use it on track & wheel, but for internals it does wash the crud out.. Keep them videos coming Greg, Espesh the Adelaide hill's ones.

This video and the previous track cleaning do's and don'ts have been very helpful. I'm in South Africa and although I haven't found Inox, I did manage to track down a tin of CRC 2-26 and have tried it out on my layout in the last couple of weeks...It has made a massive difference. Even my poorest running loco is going pretty smoothly now. Many thanks for the helpful advice Gregg.

Hi Gregg, another great, hilarious video. I have been using Inox since I saw your "Track cleaning do's and don'ts". Found it at our local Auto 1, and Super Cheap. Works great!

Gregg, great follow up on the track cleaning saga. Love the way you tackle this, track cleaning rubbers after all are abrasive and will therefore shorten the lifespan of track. In my former occupation as a plumber I often used sprays comparable to crc or inox, for example to clean stainless steel. Where most other products fail, because they bite through the outer protective layer, these sprays really improve the lifespan of the very layer, hence improve the lifespan of the metal. Regarding most of our track are of similar metallurgy as stainless steel, these sprays will most certainly help much, much better than the obnoxious track cleaning rubbers, vacuum systems, etc. Thanks for sharing. Vincent

Greg you saved my life today, had a slipping incline on my layout, suddenly remembered what you said about Inox sold by Bunnings, gave the track a spray and bingo no more wheel slip. I can thoroughly recommend it to stop wheel slipping. Yes it is a lubricant don't know how it works but it does.

Good to see a gr8 aussie giving good honest oppinions and fair dinkum advice to us train nuts ,, or for the better saying 1 train nut to anuvva train nut haha ,, soo good on ya m8 i had a gr8 larf at the funnyness of your oarsum wit and gr8 videos. Liked and subscribed. Cheers from John in Australia.

I took you advice Greg, and I find my trains run a whole lot better now. Thanks mate... 👍 (I find a quick squirt on an absorbent cloth every now and then works fine... 😉)

.... and wheel question answered! Thanks Greg!

I know I'm late the the party here but great videos Greg, track rubber has found the bottom of my bin and my locos run better then ever. Thanks for your awesome advice 🤙

I have been using your method since I saw your last video and my trains are running great, I sound like a broken record like everyone else. Thanks

Hi Gregg with 3 Gs ha.... after watching your videos last year, I went on the hunt for CRC 2-26, I found some on good ol Amazon. A standard for me now when cleaning locomotive wheels is.... turn the loco upside down in a foam cradle, apply power with a short piece of track and get the wheels turning slow but not too slow. Dip a cotton swab in lacquer thinner, then apply to the wheel tread. After cleaning all the wheels, I then dip another cotton swab in a jar of 2-26 and apply it to the wheel treads as well. Seams to do the trick. Unfortunately, I don't currently have a layout to wipe the track with your method.

Great video and tips.

Hi Gregg ,just had a running season with a mate that came over at Easter , hadn't run the layout in 4 months . A little vacuum a some CRC on the lay out all good to go, as far as the small percentage of %$#@ TARDS I would suggest they apply critical analysis in their argument . Can't put brains into statues , I've trialed both products over the last 12 months , I think it's a photo finish both seem to be very good. My layout is in a garage which isn't sealed so it is a great testament to how well these products perform not to mention the hours saved cleaning track. Once again a very good video as for those dislikes that must mean you are doing something right keep up the good work thanks .

Great video Mate

Hi Gregg....I’m still using Inox...trains still running...it’s a no brainier really. Even with my eyesight on my n gauge track I could see the scratches on it from the dreaded track rubber. Keep up the great videos mate, they really are a pleasure to watch👍 Ron.

I have to thank you for your first video on track cleaning. I was using a contact cleaner but found it did clean off initial dirt and dust but did not improve the running performance. In fact I was getting extremely frustrated to the point I didn't want to operate my trains. On your recommendation I got CRC and it made an immediate difference. In fact I only cleaned the track once in about a month and still running without issue. The only issue I ran into was on a 2 percent grade I had some slipping. Must have used too much CRC. Appreciate your videos. Thanks again.

Great video Gregg - I have to try your method ⭐️🌟🔆💫‼️ Cheers, Volker

Thanks Greg, you sold me on inox on the first video. I have only cleaned my wheels once on my locos and stock and wont be doing it again. O gauge makes this difficult anyway with the size & weight etc. Must get some more inox. Thanks once again 👍🏼 best wishes. Julian.

Greg, another great video and I can confirm all you are saying is true. Both my friend (who uses CRC 2 26) and myself,( I use Inox MP3) also have no need in cleaning wheels. All our wheels are metal. We both have been doing this since the 1980's.

Inox has worked a treat on mine. As you said it continues to work well after the initial clean. I use mine with a track cleaning car and chase it with a few locos at a time

One of my favorite videos.

Yep...been using CRC for a few years....no problems running trains....great video

Hi Greg, thanks for the tip, I use Inox on taping and cleaning threads in the process of restoring my steam roller, yes a full size one.

nearly a rant there Greg, but it’s an important, usually overlooked, part of the hobby that sneaks up on the unsuspecting enthusiast who in turn goes to abrasives to resolve the issue, and so begins the black hole spiral. thanks for your great episode.

Watched your videos. Found the only UK supplier who is in fact a slot car specialist. Ordered the one size pump action spray. Have now applied it to my O gauge layout and guess what, you are not wrong. It instantly improved the running throughout and even on a couple of previously sticky locos that I had also applied the liquid to the pick ups.

Yup, it's been about a year since I made the switch from IPA, my layout runs flawlessly. Thank you again.

B..H..mate....you tell em Gregg, nice video mate..onwards and upwards !👌👌

Hi Greg ,I model the steel industry, did inox on my ho layout about 1 year ago, and all my Locomotives still never stalled not even on my switches never cleaned the track one time it's been 1 year now, I wipe a little in in one spot let the train do the rest ,AND never ever clean my wheels ALL nice and shiny, just wanted to thank you my friend, for the advice, god bless and good rail reading thanks again

Thank you for a great video. I love how you tell it like it is and keep it real. They need to put this video on Model Railroader Video Plus because they reference the Bright Boy quite often. I’m also loving the scenery. Cheers!

I haven't seen INOX in the USA yet. Been using CRC for over 5 years now and since this is the first time I've seen one of your videos I had to think long & hard to realize you were talking about Isopropyl Alcohol.

hi a great video mate. in the past i have used lighter fluid and a cloth to clean my track with very good results. i am now going to try inox wish me luck. cheers tom.

IPA I thought you were talking about beer I thought to myself I drink my beer I don't put it on my tracks lol 😂 great video very informative thank you

Hi Greg, it’s Ben 4 months and I haven’t needed to clean track or wheels!! THANK YOU

Well... after your other 2 videos I thought I had come up with a solution for keeping IPA in the mix. My experience is that it does a good job cleaning gunk and dirt off the tracks. I learned that it leaves a residue from you so I set up 3 cleaning cars in a row. CMX with IPA followed by a pad with DeOx and then a CMX Roller to dry off. Well I still needed to clean about once a month. After seeing this IPA will be removed from the train room. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Hi Gregg, I have been using the woodland scenics track cleaning pads soaked in Inox. That seems to work quite well I use the pads that their track cleaning fluid is used with. Ian

Because of your so called "advice" I stopped using rubbers. Now she's threatening to sell my F5 to pay for the diapers. (Thanks for real, mate! Love your videos!) You caught me just after I laid my first bit of track so Inox is the only way I've ever cleaned it. Wish I could buy you a cold one. 🍻

I really need to get back to my layout. Got to make some bents for the trestle - this vid Re-ignited my passion (not physically like those people and their track rubbers...) Anyway, it's been my experience that people who respond with great anger are often afraid that they are wrong, which upsets them. Anyway, thanks for the great info - been using inox from the very start thanks to you. Having been on hiatus, I need to go clean it again. Thanks, for the help.

Yup, this has been my experience also, thanks....Also, polishing the rails first with a chrome plated washer first, takes out all minute scratches that hold dirt out of the rail

Hi from accross the ditch I have been able to purchase inox here and very happy with the result . I had found after an hour of cleaning my tracks with IPa I would start to have issues. But now with inox a day later a week later all is good .

Great info.

I never had any problems using IPA however after watching your earlier video and reading an article by Joe Fugate (USA) I switched to kerosene and have been impressed by how long the tracks now stay clean.

I missed that video from last year. I always have gummy tracks and try to clean them...it comes back after a week or so. I just ordered and got my crc 2-26 (could not find inox). Just tested real fast where an engine would stall. It works perfectly with just one pass, I just put the crc on the tracks without pressing hard to remove any dirt to see how it would do. I saw that guy's video about the rubbers, I was wondering who he was talking about...hahaha, anyways great video and it makes perfect sense about a circuit between tracks and wheels. no circuit, no power :) now on to wipe those tracks....

Thanks Gregg. I've been using CRC 2-26 for several years now and I've never had a problem with traction or electrical pick up with it. As far as cleaning wheels. I only clean them once if and when I purchase used rolling stock and they are excessively dirty. Now here is a trick I use for cleaning track after I've weathered it or after ballasting. I glued cork roadbed to a small block of wood and spritz a little CRC on it and rub over the track to remove the paint or glue from the tops of the rails. The cork scrubs the rails but doesn't scratch them. Much better then a track rubber and nonabrasive.

I recently brought some new trains to replace some older ones with traction tyres. Looking forward to trying the inox and seeing how it goes as I’m in a shed and the track gets dirty quickly.

I use Inox and am very happy with it, I was cleaning my track daily, with IPA, I now apply Inox to the pad on an old Triangle track cleaner box car and run it around a few times every few months. I occasionally polish thick black deposits with a champagne cork. The Inox caused the traction tyres on an old Lima loco to stretch and fall off. Thanks for the tip. Peter. (Australia)

You are so right. 👍👍👍👍👍

thank great super detail video

THANK YOU...for sharing. I guess I will have to stop using 80 grit sandpaper for cleaning my track, the sand gets jammed into the trucks. LOL

thanks Greg

Hi Gegg, just found your channel from the UK, being a railway modeller for the past 40yrs, tried all sorts of stuff from track rubbers, track cleaning cars etc, you name it I've probally tried it, my thoughts here and I could be wrong is that when a loco is running there is a tiny spark where it makes contact with the track "arcing" you cant see this but this is what causes the track and wheels to become dirty, assuming they are clean in the first place. my method that I have used for years is 'lighter fluid' on a cotton bud its amazing how much muck it shifts.

Thanks for a great video, I use go gone which works really good for me. Regards John .

I just recently started cleaning my Z scale track using CRC 2-26 and I was completely amazed with the results. My trains are running much better now and there have been no more locomotives stalling at random spots. Before the CRC 2-26, I was using IPA to clean the locomotive wheels and using wooden craft sticks, soaked in IPA, to clean the rails. The trains did not perform well and as a result, moved on to märklin HO, then OO Gauge, then finally G gauge (I was using the track rubber to clean the HO track). After watching your first video on how not to clean your track and what to use instead, I gave it some really good thought. But then I was put off by “One Person named Sam” and wasn’t sure about giving Inox a try. Eventually I decided to give Inox a try, but could not find it anywhere, so I got some CRC 2-26 and tried it when I cleaned the wheels, pick-up wipers, and motor brushes on an older Hornby 0-4-0T locomotive and I was amazed with the results. Before the locomotive was running erratically, but now it runs like it’s new. I’ve now confidently gone back to Z scale knowing I will enjoy trouble free running now that I’m cleaning the track the right way. Thank you so much for sharing your secret to well clean track and locomotive wheels. It is very greatly appreciated. I’m keeping the IPA on my workbench, but now it’s only for cleaning the metal mesh on my Apple Air Pods and wired ear buds. As for the track rubber: it’s earned an all expense paid one way trip to the bottom of the ocean.

Hi Greg, yes got back to you before to say how over the moon I am since I began to use Inox after your video. That was back in last August I started using it. Here in the UK, Only have a small roundy roundy in a shed so yes the cloth and the track gets dirty but theres parts of the track hidden in tunnels I have never needed to clean, I just wipe a few feet of easy to get to track clean with a new application of Inox and let the train running do the rest. Not a flicker on the train lights as it crawls along (unlike before) and never had to clean loco or stock wheels. Ohh no problem with traction tyres as my stock don't have any :) All the best love your videos (like the rants to :) ) Cheers Peter

I listened, I purchased CRC, I applied, and now my trains are running much better.

Great video Gregg, always good stuff and very funny at the same time. I missed the first cleaning video but I’m going to watch next. Might have to pick up some CRC or Inox (depending on what’s available here in the US). Hope the layout progress is going well. Take care. - Steve

Thanks for the tip, INOX has worked a treat for my small DC layout. Not easy to find in the UK though. No more IPA!

I've always had issues with dirty track and keeping trains from stalling. I started using mineral spirits and CRC 2-26 to clean my track about a month ago. I haven't had a locomotive stall since but I also noticed a drastic decrease in the number of locomotive derailments caused by a picked switch. I believe the use of isopropyl alcohol left the flanges dry and made them more aggressive and likely to ride up on the rail. With CRC 2-26 the flanges are lubricated and it seems the locomotives and rolling stock ride smoother.

Thanks for the video on track cleaning Ron's Trains and Things Told me about you to watch the video. I like it. I well see of I can find it THANK YOU Idaho USA

I threw out the rubber and I'm not screwing with oils or alcohols anymore, so thank you! I'm actually getting away without Inox (still bought some) and just wiping down with a dry microfiber towel.

I Changed to Inox after you're rant lol, works well. Lee

Greg do you know if the name of the product is the same in Canada? I'll have to check our Rail Hobby store. Our part of the world is currently in a lock down so it definitely will be a few weeks before I can visit a store. Love your videos even the mini rants, brings a smile to my face. Keep up the great work looking forward to the next release.

My boss is going to hate your Greg..... He is going to have some cans of Inox go missing lmao. I'm going to have to give this a go, I struggle to keep both the track and the wheels clean especially on some of the older steam engines. My environment is the biggest factor, close to salt air blowing of the lake and ocean, and the other 2 is the fall out of fine dust from the steelworks (which is 5 km as the crow flies) and coal dust. The last 2 gives me the biggest problems, as the dust is so so fine. I'll give this a go, even Gary from Moss Vale had said the same thing. Thank you for sharing your tip.

Lately I've been focusing on American Flyer s gauge operating on origional tinplate rail. As this is an ac system arcing and carbon quickly lead to operational issues. I've estimated that for every 2 hours of operation I need to clean the track...which can be dirty in a single pass. I also been using alchohol to clean the rail heads. I did a some initial testing using crc lightly coating the rails...which while continuing to be dirty...did give better performance. I have most tests to make but I'm encouraged by what you have shared and what I see. Track maintenance has been the only thing I dont like about these antique trains.

When you said "IPA", I thought you meant India Pale Ale! And thought why would some Aussie waste beer on his track! 🤣 Yes, IPA is hydroscopic, as is Ethanol. For some wild reason O Scale 2 rail runs better on Wahl Oil than clean dry track! I'll have to try you method. And of course you're video is polarizing, it's a video about electronics! 😂

I managed to find a UK supplier of Inox and have been using it for about a year. So far, so good!

CRC really helps revive motors and brushes

I like your style. I can also vouch for the crap on the wheels ending up on the track. I got some old Atlas track out, from years ago, thinking to reuse it and yes I did eventually get some of it clean but found that the residue on the track seemed to be wear from the plastic wheels of some of my boxcars. Most now have metal wheels so, job done there. Will the Inox harm plastic wheels? From my point of view this is a silly question as I cannot get the stuff in here in the UK anyway, and although I can get contact cleaner, as you say it is not the same or as good. Really appreciate the update on this. Cheers!

Thanks for a very good follow up Gregg. I have just started building a small shelf switching layout. Off to Supercrap tomorrow to get some Inox MX3 so I can apply the same. Question, how often should you do a wipe with fresh Inox? Or, because it will be case by case with the amount of dirt, when is a good time to take a wipe? Thanks Gregg.

Another great and entertaining video mate, the one thing about the Inox spray that makes me hesitant is the fact a have an incline on my layout, and some locos, for example the Orient Express F class, isnt a traction happy loco, it struggles on a flat let alone an incline, so it's basically right on the brink of spinning and the most it can haul up my incline is two SAR Centenary cars. Will Inox leave a film on the track like lubricant, will it affect traction in any way? Regards

The Professor is right.....Great video, I use CRC works good. Bob

Humm sounds Polo rising to me lol good info Don't know if it's in the states but crc is..

Hey Gregg I wanted to Pass Along to Ya I Got me Some Inox mx3FG it came in a 60ml 2flow oz Bottle I can use it with a Attached Siring these Siringes are found on Labells Bottles or Atlas Conducta Lube Bottles.. when my Sister purchased it on Amazon from A Retailer JB Enterprises I didn't see the FG Designation But on its Back Card it clearly states it can be used on Slot Cars Model Railroads and it states it's Really Good for Rods & Reals.. So I wanted to Give it a Try I used as I mentioned in my post ACT-6006 I've had my current bottle going on 6 years and I think I can stretch out the Inox but what's nice about it is you have different choices of Inox Can Spray, Pump Spray, & the Bottle I bought from JB on Amazon... I wanted to Pass on Gregg there is a Company Called Derma Hands they Sell they're IPA by the Small Quantitie or by the Gallon this Isopropyl is 99.9% Water Free it is a Hospital Grade Alcohol IPA I visited with a Gentleman in there Consumer Retail Dept. He said there IPA was Lab Tested and it has Zero Water thats why I believe it has the Hospital Grade Rating Gregg below the Alcohol it has the contens and such on the Alcohol.. Wanted to Add: Gregg on there Site there is a place that when click on it Derma Hands will send out a Free Small Oz Bottle... Here's a Link to there Web Site dermahands.com/

Dear Gregg can I use inox in a track cleaning car or just on a rag I am in the UK great video on track cleaning mate super informative keep up the good work buddy track rubber gone in the bin thanks so much buddy

I think we all know the guy you are talking about, runs his trains on a carpet and doesn't think it will generate static because he has it earthed. I used to work for an electronics firm and the only way we could be static free was to underlay the floor with gold. Now I don't think your average person can underlay there floor with gold but I could be wrong. Gregg keep up the great videos and don't let the Ba*****ds grind you down. Keep safe Frank

Yet another informative and entertaining video! Since I am building my first railroad this is all I’ll be using. Is there any difference between the CRC and Inox? After starting to use the CRC I was asked what the bad smell was coming from my “toy” room. Does Inox have the same odor?

Hi Greg - Got a can of INOX can from supercheap auto and the trains run the best they have ever been. Thanks

Very electrifying, I have a can of crc 2-26. Works great. How do you clean the track in the tunnels. I made a bet that you would have a rant. Unfortunately I lost a couple of bucks. Lol. Great video Gregg, when are you coming out with the tunnel portal video? I know you can do it. Terry from rainy Nebraska. Cheers.

Great presentation Gregg. How did your experiment with the graphite block go? I've used that and it works well. I wonder if those folks with traction tyres should go down that path, ie, no oily type residue? I like your Inox idea. When I run out of my CRC contact lube I'll start using Inox..

Now greg is this inox the same as using lanolin.?? I have been using transmission fluid for about three years now and it does much the same as inox, I don't have to clean my wheels i just have to make sure i don't put to much on the rail or else I have problems with the engine's wheels slipping. Love your videos mate keep them comming.

Hello Gregg, I saw a couple of videos about track cleaning and no video is really comprehensive (including this one, although is a great video). Your video leaves me with an open question what should I use, as all my engines have traction tires! Inox is not for me then! Can you please advise?

I like using Gilbert track cleaner if I can find it. Lionel makes a service kit which has track cleaning fluid in it which should be just as good. What do you think of those cleaners? I know the old HO track cleaners have alcohol in them but maybe the new cleaners don't I don't know. I hear CRC 226 is really good but I don't have any right now. I have used pure mineral oil, NOT mineral spirits! That smells, the pure mineral oil has no odor at all. Track is clean and shiny and so are wheels. Nothing feels oily either.

Robin. I have purchased a can of INOX but have yet to apply it to the rails. In your video you showed how great it is cleaning metal wheels but is it also okay for plastic wheels? Love all your videos thanks.

Hi Greg, i suppose i can use the Inox with a track cleaning car,. Love your hints.

I have found another use for Inox. I have been having power issues especially around turnouts after ballasting. I finally found the fishplates we’re not making good contact. Maybe some thinned PVA had founds its way in. I tried dripping Inox into the fishplate joints using a toothpick. It wicked it’s way in. Problem solved. ( I try not to solder turnout fishplates)

i'm glad i watched. you raised an important issue regarding dust from rubber tyres (10:22) that i hadn't thought about. well the rubber has to go somewhere. i found a brief article on the abc science website by dr karl. he doesn't mention nylon but he points out that microscopic particles work their way into lungs and may be implicated in 10,000 deaths in uk every year. the dust pollutes riverbeds and......... that's enough! i live on a busy road. electric vehicles wont cure the evils of our motor car society

Hey Gregg that was Good Damn Delicious 😋 always wanting to learn more & more and I'll tell this and your First Video on Cleaning was Awesome I think you said INOX wasn't available here in the states unless you get through Amazonia.. I probably could just need source to help me Get a Can, the CRC I know it is Available but I believe there are 2 Can colors the Red Variant and the Blue I was wondering if the Red Variant is the one you want for Cleaning the Track and Where it easily Available.. I've been Using ACT-6006 for the Last 5 years.. I Got mine bottle from Modeltrainstuff The Ole Staff including Otis.. Terrell Owen's used it and still might be And Arthur Houston of the Grande Pacific used ACT-6006 on what he described Everything thing that Rolled including his Rollinstock but I'm for Trying the CRC if it plays nice with the ACT-6006 if its thing that you should Drop one to use the other it helps to know Which but I again I would like to give the CRC or Inox a Try.. Allen D.. A i can't wait to see more of. Your Video's and if you have some time Mr. Sir Gregg have a peek at Mine Take Care my Friend & Stay Safe