I tried it, it works, now replacing all plastic wheels that are the root cause of the problem. After replacing the wheels with metal, cleaned the track with Brasso / silvero cleaner, alchol bassed. Love IT!!
I used this outside on my HO garden railway (nickel-silver track, so I leave it out most of the year) and it works great. The one downside to it is if you use even SLIGHTLY too much of it, you'll start getting wheel slip. I have one spot that I didn't realize was a small grade, and anything less than a 12-wheel drive engine won't do it on it own in that spot. I'll need to try sanding that down (1000 grit) and redo it, to see if I can get that spot fixed up. But other than that, it works great. If you're using it on a helix, be VERY careful of how much you use.
Great video, for those who have used abrasive pad to clean track get a stainless steal washer and polish the track rails with it. This will help fill in the abrasions in the track. Then clean with mineral spirits and apply coat of No-OX. Hope this helps.
@@bigislandrailcorp7278 do you have any idea what kinds of standard gauge steam locomotives would have been used in Hawaii if the railroad had continued? I have no idea exactly what wheel arrangement types were utilized in Hawaii back in the day, so even if they had remained the same, I am not certain how those steam locomotive types would have performed as the years went on, and dieselization began
@@ricklambert2435 do you think 2-8-0 consolidations might have been used particularly the ones that were formerly built by the US Army and wound up in places like Alaska, Europe, Asia, and in many different military bases and railroads in America?
NO OX - I also use a hard graphite crucible on my rails. Dust is the problem and if you live in Hawaii, We had not heat or A/C in any of the places I lived. Storm shutters were open all the time. After the Cane burns we would have a fine layer of black soot in the house. I'm sure that is not go for a model railroad either. Former resident from the Top of the Hill aka Makakilo. Plantation Inn is gone, something I never knew from the times we stayed, The Plantation Inn had a basement. And I still order all my T-Shirts from... Crazy Shirts :) :) :) see know I'm going down the list of things... Hawaiian Sun loved that stuff
Have a 25' x 25' layout. I found Ron's RUclips channel about two years ago. No-Ox has really transformed my layout. Previously, track cleaning was a regular pre-cursor to showing my layout. After changing to No-Ox, I can come back to my layout anytime and know it runs perefectly. I am thinking about a once a year cleanings now just to address dust and dirt from scenery work.
I had a 4'x8' layout in my garage consisting of Bachmann EZ track. When I first set it up all worked well, but as time passed I started to have real issues. I used the mineral spirits to clean the track and applied No-OX. I didn't touch the track, other than a light dusting, for nearly a year before I started to have issues again. I live in AZ and the garage is very dusty so I thought that was a really great result. I will be using this on my new inside layout and expect it will work even better.
Any dielectric (conductive) grease will work, as long as it doesn't include water in its ingredients. These greases are available in smaller amounts at any automotive store (grease for battery posts or headlight/tail light connections) should work.
i did get some of that stuff. there have been pros and cons videos out there for using that stuff. I have a lot of track to keep clean, I always run a track cleaning train , will try it on small parts. and see how it goes
Half my layout track got Rusty after fifteen years of no problems. I cleaned it with industrial-strength Scotch-Brite pads, mineral spirits, and NO OX. Trains are running beautifully.
I'm glad you had a good No-Ox experience. I actually did make a 3rd video after 2 years. I did have to clean my track and reapply No-Ox...once...after 2 years. That's a schedule I can live with. Anyway, thanks for the mention here and continued good luck. 👍🏼👍🏼
Hello Sir cheers for making the video I appreciate it it is a lot of work! :) I have finally bought and ordered only now my No Ox Id A Special pot I am late lol never mind I can’t wait for it to arrive and finally test it hope I don’t have to pay customs as it is coming from the UK and I am in France I could not find any here I am annoyed I have to paid a lot for it like 26€ at least or a bit more as oppose to 6$ for you or less it is too much but I could not find it cheaper but then it will last a lifetime so justified I suppose! ;) How is your progress? Look forward to more videos on your good channel and railroads!! It is through No Ox Id I have found your channel otherwise I would not have
It works well UNLESS you are pushing the traction limits of your engines. Then you'll realize the hard way that No-OX is actually a conducting grease. Lots more slippage and wheel spinning. Sure it will work fine on a shelf layout with no grades and short trains.
NO Ox is Good but I use it on my Turnouts for my Rails I use what Greg from fishplate Films suggested & thats Inox mx3 I use it about every other month & my Trains have doing great with it even in areas like my big Yard that's not fully powered its power only comes from the Main Line.. But all the Yard Tracks at each section of Track around the rail joiners I used NO-OX-ID & Inoxed the tops of the Rails & it flows the Power & Runs my Trains Eventually I'll power my Yard but for now there doing ok for me with the NO-OX-ID 😊 It with Inox can Help save your Railroad..
Nickel Silver Rail Will Not Rust. I think people are trying to sell a bunch of stuff ppl don't really need. Plus what is the ingredients? Let me know how it runs in 3 more years.
I tried it, it works, now replacing all plastic wheels that are the root cause of the problem. After replacing the wheels with metal, cleaned the track with Brasso / silvero cleaner, alchol bassed.
Love IT!!
I used this outside on my HO garden railway (nickel-silver track, so I leave it out most of the year) and it works great. The one downside to it is if you use even SLIGHTLY too much of it, you'll start getting wheel slip. I have one spot that I didn't realize was a small grade, and anything less than a 12-wheel drive engine won't do it on it own in that spot. I'll need to try sanding that down (1000 grit) and redo it, to see if I can get that spot fixed up. But other than that, it works great. If you're using it on a helix, be VERY careful of how much you use.
I'm almost 80 years old in Glendale, Arizona... Seriously considering battery-operated Locos... Thanks for posting... Mahalo...
Great video, for those who have used abrasive pad to clean track get a stainless steal washer and polish the track rails with it. This will help fill in the abrasions in the track. Then clean with mineral spirits and apply coat of No-OX. Hope this helps.
Awesome tip!!!! Thanks for sharing.
This method works for me also.
@@bigislandrailcorp7278 do you have any idea what kinds of standard gauge steam locomotives would have been used in Hawaii if the railroad had continued? I have no idea exactly what wheel arrangement types were utilized in Hawaii back in the day, so even if they had remained the same, I am not certain how those steam locomotive types would have performed as the years went on, and dieselization began
Probably if would be a 4-8-0 or even a 4-6-0 steam locomotive .
@@ricklambert2435 do you think 2-8-0 consolidations might have been used particularly the ones that were formerly built by the US Army and wound up in places like Alaska, Europe, Asia, and in many different military bases and railroads in America?
That stuff is great. I have not had to clean my track for over a year now.
Wow that's great!!!!
That stuff seems to work great! Awesome video thanks for the tutorial
NO OX - I also use a hard graphite crucible on my rails. Dust is the problem and if you live in Hawaii, We had not heat or A/C in any of the places I lived. Storm shutters were open all the time. After the Cane burns we would have a fine layer of black soot in the house. I'm sure that is not go for a model railroad either. Former resident from the Top of the Hill aka Makakilo. Plantation Inn is gone, something I never knew from the times we stayed, The Plantation Inn had a basement. And I still order all my T-Shirts from... Crazy Shirts :) :) :) see know I'm going down the list of things... Hawaiian Sun loved that stuff
Have a 25' x 25' layout. I found Ron's RUclips channel about two years ago. No-Ox has really transformed my layout. Previously, track cleaning was a regular pre-cursor to showing my layout. After changing to No-Ox, I can come back to my layout anytime and know it runs perefectly. I am thinking about a once a year cleanings now just to address dust and dirt from scenery work.
Best Videos to keep the trains running.
I had a 4'x8' layout in my garage consisting of Bachmann EZ track. When I first set it up all worked well, but as time passed I started to have real issues. I used the mineral spirits to clean the track and applied No-OX. I didn't touch the track, other than a light dusting, for nearly a year before I started to have issues again. I live in AZ and the garage is very dusty so I thought that was a really great result. I will be using this on my new inside layout and expect it will work even better.
Wow that's really good. Thanks for sharing!
I’m forgetful so I ordered a bottle right after viewing this.
Big Island boy right here!👍🚂🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞🚞😊🚞🚞🚞👍
Any dielectric (conductive) grease will work, as long as it doesn't include water in its ingredients. These greases are available in smaller amounts at any automotive store (grease for battery posts or headlight/tail light connections) should work.
i did get some of that stuff. there have been pros and cons videos out there for using that stuff. I have a lot of track to keep clean, I always run a track cleaning train , will try it on small parts. and see how it goes
I think it is Very Interesting 👍👍👍👍.
Much obliged.
Half my layout track got Rusty after fifteen years of no problems. I cleaned it with industrial-strength Scotch-Brite pads, mineral spirits, and NO OX. Trains are running beautifully.
I'm glad you had a good No-Ox experience. I actually did make a 3rd video after 2 years. I did have to clean my track and reapply No-Ox...once...after 2 years. That's a schedule I can live with. Anyway, thanks for the mention here and continued good luck. 👍🏼👍🏼
Hello Sir cheers for making the video I appreciate it it is a lot of work! :) I have finally bought and ordered only now my No Ox Id A Special pot I am late lol never mind I can’t wait for it to arrive and finally test it hope I don’t have to pay customs as it is coming from the UK and I am in France I could not find any here I am annoyed I have to paid a lot for it like 26€ at least or a bit more as oppose to 6$ for you or less it is too much but I could not find it cheaper but then it will last a lifetime so justified I suppose! ;) How is your progress? Look forward to more videos on your good channel and railroads!! It is through No Ox Id I have found your channel otherwise I would not have
ive used that stuff for years on my salt water use sailboat electrical connections and it works great. recommended by 'practical sailor' magazine
Fueling Al Gore's Rhythm.
It works well UNLESS you are pushing the traction limits of your engines. Then you'll realize the hard way that No-OX is actually a conducting grease. Lots more slippage and wheel spinning. Sure it will work fine on a shelf layout with no grades and short trains.
NO Ox is Good but I use it on my Turnouts for my Rails I use what Greg from fishplate Films suggested & thats Inox mx3 I use it about every other month & my Trains have doing great with it even in areas like my big Yard that's not fully powered its power only comes from the Main Line.. But all the Yard Tracks at each section of Track around the rail joiners I used NO-OX-ID & Inoxed the tops of the Rails & it flows the Power & Runs my Trains Eventually I'll power my Yard but for now there doing ok for me with the NO-OX-ID 😊
It with Inox can Help save your Railroad..
That's great to know since I hate wiring!🤪
CMX Track cleaner with 90% alcohol. I've been running on the floor for 3 years! Comon is right.🎉❤😂
Nickel Silver Rail Will Not Rust. I think people are trying to sell a bunch of stuff ppl don't really need. Plus what is the ingredients? Let me know how it runs in 3 more years.
I use the CMX track cleaner too, but put nail polish remover in it. Done it for years and never had any running issues with my HO locos.
No Ox Id(e)... ala "no oxide"