Tidy Track® Rail and Wheel Maintenance
Tidy Track® is a complete system that includes all the tools needed for corrective and preventive maintenance of your track and wheels. It is easy, efficient, thorough and safe for your equipment. Improve conductivity for optimum performance, extend the life of your train and track and protect your investment. Read an excerpt on TidyTrack from The Complete Guide to Model Scenery to learn more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are your TidyTrack cleaning products compatible with my Marklin HO 3 rail?
Yes. Marklin HO 3-rail track is compatible with the Tidy Track Wheel and Maintenance System. However, the third rail (center rail) will have to be cleaned seperately/manually, because it sets below the height of the outer rails and the cleaning pads cannot reach it.
We suggest using the Rail Pal to clean the third rail.
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Can the HO Tidy Track Roto Wheel Cleaner be used with On30 locomotives?
The On30 locomotives we have tested with the HO Roto Wheel Cleaner have been compatible. When using the Roto Wheel Cleaner, the maximum length locomotive it can handle is 12” (30.4 cm) and rolling stock 10-1/4” (26 cm).
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I have read that one should NOT use an abrasive cleaner on the track. Are the pads on the Tidy system abrasive?
The Tidy Track Pads are not overly abrasive. In truth, mildly abrasive products are needed to maintain a proper functioning track. Tidy Track Wheel and Rail Maintenance System provides all the tools needed for corrective and preventive maintenance. The Rescue and Maintenance Pads have a fine grit embedded into a rubber-like material. These pads are actually good for the track. The Maintenance Pads will dress the track and help prevent corrosion and build-up.
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Will the Tidy Track wheel cleaner work on locomotives with traction tires?
In our testing, we have not encountered any problems using the Roto Wheel Clearner to clean locomotives that have a traction tire.
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Will the dust monkey work with HOn3?
Yes. N Scale Dust Monkeys will work with HOn3 rolling stock and track.
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Can the roto wheel cleaner be used with HOn3 scale?
No. The Roto Wheel Cleaners were designed to be used with standard N and HO scale trains.
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Instructions say the Rail Tracker™ Cleaning Kit can be used directly on the track. Would it work on a Test Track (with a fuse) just as well as on the regular track?
The Rail Tracker Cleaning Kit can be used to clean Test Track. Clean in the same manner as regular track, per product instructions.
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Are your TidyTrack cleaning products compatible with my Marklin HO 3 rail?
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Track Painting
Frequently Asked Questions
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My Track Painter tip is starting to wear out, but it still has plenty of paint. What are my options?
To correct a worn tip, trim away worn material with scissors or a hobby knife.The tip of the pen does not need to be depressed with a lot of pressure, the paint dispenses easily. When needed, depress the tip on a piece of scrap cardboard to increase the flow of paint. Also, take care to avoid snagging the pen tip on ties, spikes, and edges of the rails. This will help increase the life of the tip.
Click here to see what to do when the tip is wearing out on Track Painters.
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My Track Painter tip is starting to wear out, but it still has plenty of paint. What are my options?
