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faithie999:
Alan--I just found my way to a 2010 thread on Model Railroad Hobbyist (https://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/3229) that you started by posting results of a chemical analysis of dirty track.  the thread was a very interesting read.

I'm wondering, 10+ years later, what your methodology is to maintain your rails.

thanks

Ken

Alan:
Graphite. Hopefully graphene when I apply it right.

ON28:
I didn't go through that whole thread, but is there a scientific consensus on using light oil on the track to improve conductivity?

faithie999:
without re-reading the thread, I would say that there wasn't really a consensus on any method!!  but the proponents of the light oil approach were rebutted by the oil-attracts-dust faction.

I would say there was a near-consensus in the thread on using No-ox as a corrosion retarder.  but it would be interesting to hear from all those proponents of 10+ years ago and see what they are doing today.

as in the rest of life, everything is a tradeoff!!

nodcc4me:
I set up my current layout nine years ago using all new track and a RP PWR-75 power supply. Since then I have had almost no buildup of anything on the track. I run a cleaner car around the layout about twice a year to remove any accumulated dust, but it really isn't necessary. The track just stays clean. In my former DCC powered club the track used to get horrendously dirty in a short time and required constant cleaning.


Ring touts the clean current provided by their power supplies. From my experience I would have to agree.  ;)

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