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The patented¹
"Limited Slip Roller" type of Rail Cleaner is a relatively new and
different concept in rail (and wheel) cleaning. It is not only
remarkably effective, but it also has significant advantages over other
products previously available for this purpose.
Limited slip rolling action that "scrubs" the rails for rapid
removal of deposits.
Totally non-abrasive -- leaves no particles or other matter for
secondary clean-up.
May be
used "wet" (recommended for rapid action and wheel cleaning).
May be
used "dry" (without fluid to clean the rails more slowly).
May be
used continuously without harm to rails or wheels.
100%
Cleaning Contact with all rails at all times.
Highly
Snag and De-rail Resistant because of rolling action.
Will
NOT damage delicate turn-outs.
The
wheels of the following cars are also cleaned.
Easily
replaceable standard trucks.
The cleaner is a weighted absorbent roller
that may be saturated with any of a wide variety of
cleaning fluids
(or may be used without fluids). The roller is guided along the rails by the
frame of the cleaning car. The roller is allowed to "float" and gravity will
press it firmly onto the rails. Because there is a small amount of drag
concentrated in the roller, it will be slipping (slightly) even when
turning. Rail grime is absorbed into the cleaning surface of the roller and
removed from the rails (not just smeared around).
The fluid that remains on the rails (before
evaporation) will loosen built-up dirt from the wheels of any locomotives
and cars that follow. After several passes, the rails and wheels of all
rolling stock should be electrically clean and free from wheel slippage.
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