Cleaning crud from the wheels....your suggestions.

[dbaker48]

Like I said before...old grudges die hard.

I don't remember calling them JUNK. I do remember calling them cheapy sets. Which is EXACTLY what they are.

Dep

Well, it's like this. This a long lasting forum consisting of a number of groups of folks. There are many members here who have been posting together for years, certainly years before I found this forum. The forum isn't perfect, but it a place where long standing friendships have been built, and respect has been e-a-r-n-e-d from people helping people, lending a hand, giving advice, shipping a fellow a part you have some spares of and expecting nothing in return, offering to help a friend who needs a personal advice outside trains, etc, etc. While I myself am an outsider, I see the tremendous and valued friendship that the regulars share with each other.

I also see how welcoming they are to new folks. Everyone is welcome who wants to talk about o-gauge trains in a very friendly atmosphere. It appears no one is subject to exclusion. Kind of the cyber version of Floyd's Barber Shop. Treat people like you yourself would want to be treated and you get along just fine. Doesn't mean everyone agrees with everyone else - no fun in that. But differing points of view are discussed with a level of civility.

Think of it as someone's living room. Folks who knock on the door are welcomed in, offered a drink and given a seat in the big easy chair. Those who break down the door and barge in ranting about how great they are, how smart they are, how much better they are, how much better thier equipment is, how much better thier layout is, how crummy other peoples stuff is, etc, etc, etc. just aren't as welcome.

We've heard ad naseum from you about how wrong everyone is in many of their opinions, how your choice of equipment is better, how much money you have, how much smarter you are and blah, blah, blah. Stuff gets old from a guy who has only been here for a couple of months.

Point being, if you want to get along and be a welcomed participant here, you'll go the Golden Rule route - treating others as you would like them to treat you. If, in your world,  that means being insulting, brash and demeaning to others who you feel don't meet your standard, there's a board with your name on it at AOL.

 

 

Very Well stated !  I found the forum about about a year after Frank, and I couldn't agree more!

ONE of the benefits I have found is that while I have had a significant time of re-orienting myself to this hobby, and  planning for the past year.  This forum has been a real asset in learning, and developing a feeling of companship amongst fellow enthusist.  

Sure, some of the guys have a long relationship and that's fine.  I'm still learning from the "spill over",  I have had the pleasure of meeting a couple guys, and was totally impressed, and what was really cool it was like meeting a good friend for the first time.  I've talked to others, and enjoyed that very much also.

I am looking forward to meeting more of the guys this spring. 

I hope THIS forum maintains the "Flavor and Tone" it has, sometimes a little folksy, but I look forward to it everyday.  When I like to watch confrontation there is always the WWF or some of the other forums.  I hope it doesnt come here.

Oh, I still like the old star system.

 

Again Frank and Kieth you guys are right on!

 

 

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!   Frank53- Keep on posting photo's of your postwar trains-especially the 726 Berkshire! They are super trains indeed. Deputy- You need to learn some humility real bad. This post started out as a simple question by Buckeye to find out how others Clean their Train Wheels & you have hijacked this post into something that it was not intended to be at all! When you first started in October on this forum here you were welcomed & your questions were answered with respect which is what you have failed to show other folks here. I have met in person or talked to on the phone with the Chief,Dweimer, FJ & G, Spankybird, CSXJohn,Jaabat, & Laz 57 & have e-mailed others on this forum as well. I am glad to call the above my friends which is worth more to me than all of your so called "Money" as you like to boast about how much you can spend on Trains which does not impress me at all. You need to learn the Golden Rule- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. You must have missed Sunday School when that particular lesson was taught as you have not learned it at all. BTW- I have e-mailed CTT about your behavior on this forum as it is less than desirerable at all. Even the Teens that frequent the forum such as Ben,Colin, & Jerry & the rest have better manners than you & act more grown up to boot!  For someone over the age of 50 you have plenty to learn on how to treat folks with respect. Goodbye!

[Frank53]

Also, you can post pictures of your " OLD " trains, anytime. I enjoy looking at them.

These old "junkers"?

Thanks! I'm kinda partial to 'em myself.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Like I said before...old grudges die hard.

I don't remember calling them JUNK. I do remember calling them cheapy sets. Which is EXACTLY what they are.

Dep

Well, it's like this. This a long lasting forum consisting of a number of groups of folks. There are many members here who have been posting together for years, certainly years before I found this forum. The forum isn't perfect, but it a place where long standing friendships have been built, and respect has been e-a-r-n-e-d from people helping people, lending a hand, giving advice, shipping a fellow a part you have some spares of and expecting nothing in return, offering to help a friend who needs a personal advice outside trains, etc, etc. While I myself am an outsider, I see the tremendous and valued friendship that the regulars share with each other.

I also see how welcoming they are to new folks. Everyone is welcome who wants to talk about o-gauge trains in a very friendly atmosphere. It appears no one is subject to exclusion. Kind of the cyber version of Floyd's Barber Shop. Treat people like you yourself would want to be treated and you get along just fine. Doesn't mean everyone agrees with everyone else - no fun in that. But differing points of view are discussed with a level of civility.

Think of it as someone's living room. Folks who knock on the door are welcomed in, offered a drink and given a seat in the big easy chair. Those who break down the door and barge in ranting about how great they are, how smart they are, how much better they are, how much better thier equipment is, how much better thier layout is, how crummy other peoples stuff is, etc, etc, etc. just aren't as welcome.

We've heard ad naseum from you about how wrong everyone is in many of their opinions, how your choice of equipment is better, how much money you have, how much smarter you are and blah, blah, blah. Stuff gets old from a guy who has only been here for a couple of months.

Point being, if you want to get along and be a welcomed participant here, you'll go the Golden Rule route - treating others as you would like them to treat you. If, in your world,  that means being insulting, brash and demeaning to others who you feel don't meet your standard, there's a board with your name on it at AOL.

 

Very well put, Frank.  Also, you can post pictures of your " OLD " trains, anytime. I enjoy looking at them.

Chuck

[ChiefEagles]

Thanks John and Frank.  Dep, I'll be here when the cows come home.  

[Frank53]

Like I said before...old grudges die hard.

I don't remember calling them JUNK. I do remember calling them cheapy sets. Which is EXACTLY what they are.

Dep

Well, it's like this. This a long lasting forum consisting of a number of groups of folks. There are many members here who have been posting together for years, certainly years before I found this forum. The forum isn't perfect, but it a place where long standing friendships have been built, and respect has been e-a-r-n-e-d from people helping people, lending a hand, giving advice, shipping a fellow a part you have some spares of and expecting nothing in return, offering to help a friend who needs a personal advice outside trains, etc, etc. While I myself am an outsider, I see the tremendous and valued friendship that the regulars share with each other.

I also see how welcoming they are to new folks. Everyone is welcome who wants to talk about o-gauge trains in a very friendly atmosphere. It appears no one is subject to exclusion. Kind of the cyber version of Floyd's Barber Shop. Treat people like you yourself would want to be treated and you get along just fine. Doesn't mean everyone agrees with everyone else - no fun in that. But differing points of view are discussed with a level of civility.

Think of it as someone's living room. Folks who knock on the door are welcomed in, offered a drink and given a seat in the big easy chair. Those who break down the door and barge in ranting about how great they are, how smart they are, how much better they are, how much better thier equipment is, how much better thier layout is, how crummy other peoples stuff is, etc, etc, etc. just aren't as welcome.

We've heard ad naseum from you about how wrong everyone is in many of their opinions, how your choice of equipment is better, how much money you have, how much smarter you are and blah, blah, blah. Stuff gets old from a guy who has only been here for a couple of months.

Point being, if you want to get along and be a welcomed participant here, you'll go the Golden Rule route - treating others as you would like them to treat you. If, in your world,  that means being insulting, brash and demeaning to others who you feel don't meet your standard, there's a board with your name on it at AOL.

 

[Deputy]

No, I don't believe he's going anywhere & it didn't start with the 1st. post on this thread. It started way back with your bragging about your expensive stuff & calling the starter sets & low end stuff JUNK . 

Like I said before...old grudges die hard.

I don't remember calling them JUNK. I do remember calling them cheapy sets. Which is EXACTLY what they are.

Dep

[csxt30]

This thread started out by someone asking advice on how to clean the crud from the wheels of trains and has continued to, so far, a " pick on people" mess.  It has become obvious that there are a lot of people " looking for people to insult". I suggest they find another Forum.

Now THERE is a suggestion that makes sense. Let's just go back to page 1 of this thread and see who was the first one to wax sarcastic. Well whadya know...it's the highly respected ChiefEagles making a wiseacre comment about my question about removing magnetic junk stuck to wheels and axles!!! So will the SuperChief LEAVE the forum as you suggested? Stay tuned to find find out...same time, same station.

Dep

 

No, I don't believe he's going anywhere & it didn't start with the 1st. post on this thread. It started way back with your bragging about your expensive stuff & calling the starter sets & low end stuff JUNK . 

[RR Redneck]

Ok guys, I think we ought to settle down before someone else steps in.

[Deputy]

This thread started out by someone asking advice on how to clean the crud from the wheels of trains and has continued to, so far, a " pick on people" mess.  It has become obvious that there are a lot of people " looking for people to insult". I suggest they find another Forum.

Now THERE is a suggestion that makes sense. Let's just go back to page 1 of this thread and see who was the first one to wax sarcastic. Well whadya know...it's the highly respected ChiefEagles making a wiseacre comment about my question about removing magnetic junk stuck to wheels and axles!!! So will the SuperChief LEAVE the forum as you suggested? Stay tuned to find find out...same time, same station.

Dep

[Blueberryhill RR]

This thread started out by someone asking advice on how to clean the crud from the wheels of trains and has continued to, so far, a " pick on people" mess.  It has become obvious that there are a lot of people " looking for people to insult". I suggest they find another Forum.

[RR Redneck]

And I thought I was the forum ***/troublemaker. LOL

[csxt30]

Ahhhh....grudges die hard on this forum.

man you ain't kiddin', you've been nipping at my ankles ever since I cleared up your misconceptions regarding the market for post war trains.

 

Frank, I'll be Frank.  Several of us feel the same way.  Might have been some tar and feathers with a rail involved. 

Several my butt. Just the select few that demand from those that don't fit into their clique and accept their notions of what is true and what isn't. You guys are on every forum. Hey....isn't it about time for Frank to give us another rerun of those OLD locos he treasures so much?

Dep

And well respected on the other forums.  They do give a lot of imfo out there & are well liked. I read their posts there, but I only belong here.  You might try listening to what they say, since postwar is there hobby. I can respect THEM.  Mr. Dep has to be the authority.  

[Deputy]

Ahhhh....grudges die hard on this forum.

man you ain't kiddin', you've been nipping at my ankles ever since I cleared up your misconceptions regarding the market for post war trains.

 

Frank, I'll be Frank.  Several of us feel the same way.  Might have been some tar and feathers with a rail involved. 

Several my butt. Just the select few that demand from those that don't fit into their clique and accept their notions of what is true and what isn't. You guys are on every forum. Hey....isn't it about time for Frank to give us another rerun of those OLD locos he treasures so much?

Dep

[ChiefEagles]

In certain parts of Illionis, it probably is.

[RR Redneck]

Compared to Amtrak, that is first class passenger service. At least you aint three to eight (or more) hours late.

[ChiefEagles]

Ahhhh....grudges die hard on this forum.

man you ain't kiddin', you've been nipping at my ankles ever since I cleared up your misconceptions regarding the market for post war trains.

 

Frank, I'll be Frank.  Several of us feel the same way.  Might have been some tar and feathers with a rail involved. 

[laz 57]

BUCKEYE,

   I have used REMINGTONS GUN SCRUB.  Its used mainly to clean out the barrels of gons to get all the gun powder out but does a good job on most thing assciated with gunk on metals.  Can find it at local sporting goods shops.  Hope this helps?

laz57

[Deputy]

I retired with the maximum pension allowed for 35 years employment with only 22 years in at age 52. Since there were no deductions for pension and hospitalization, I ended up with the same as what I was earning while working. Didn't make any sense to keep working. In Illinois our pension wasn't taxed either. But I didn't like the state and left for New Mexico. I don't mind paying tax on the pension. BTW...a government pension means you only collect 40% of Social Security...not the full amount.

Dep

[RR Redneck]

That is part of the reason that I want to be a cop.

[ChiefEagles]

Well Dep, I dont think I am quite there yet the custom train business aint been THAT good to me, but it has been good to me.

Eric: You know more about my financial status than those other two guys. I am getting 80% of my old salary. So you can figure my financial status from there. And I hope your future plans include what you asked me about in that PM. It's a good career choice.

Dep

Should have been Law Enforcement in NC.  Retire with 30 years and over 55.  Get law enforcement suppliment [until 62] and retirement.   Equals more take home than full time work.  No state income tax on retirement.  That is why you retire at 30 years or you are loosing money.  Once you draw SS at 62, you still are making more than when you worked full time.   We have one of the best retirement systems in the US. 

[RR Redneck]

I am just doin custom trains for now. Something to get me some money for college. I also reload custom ammuntion for hunters and competative shooters in my area. Together that makes a good sum and I do enjoy it, but not as much as would being a law enforcement officer.

[Deputy]

Well Dep, I dont think I am quite there yet the custom train business aint been THAT good to me, but it has been good to me.

Eric: You know more about my financial status than those other two guys. I am getting 80% of my old salary. So you can figure my financial status from there. And I hope your future plans include what you asked me about in that PM. It's a good career choice.

Dep

[Frank53]

now he is a Pharmacist and Dr.

don't forget really rich and only buys and runs really expensive trains, not junkers.

impresses the heck outta me.

no really, it does.

 

[ChiefEagles]

I think the item Eric might be referring to is Stridex medicated pads. The active ingredient in Stridex is Salicylic acid. Here's the gobbldygoop on what it does on people.

 Also known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (one of several beta hydroxy acids (compare to AHA)), salicylic acid is the key additive in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, callouses, corns, keratosis pilaris and warts. It treats acne by causing skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing pores from clogging up. This effect on skin cells also makes salicylic acid an active ingredient in several shampoos meant to treat dandruff.

So if you can clean up your wheels and clear up your zits with the same item! Cool!!!

Dep

now he is a Pharmacist and Dr.

[ben10ben]

Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in aspirin and a number of other pain killers.

[Deputy]

I think the item Eric might be referring to is Stridex medicated pads. The active ingredient in Stridex is Salicylic acid. Here's the gobbldygoop on what it does on people.

 Also known as 2-hydroxybenzoic acid (one of several beta hydroxy acids (compare to AHA)), salicylic acid is the key additive in many skin-care products for the treatment of acne, psoriasis, callouses, corns, keratosis pilaris and warts. It treats acne by causing skin cells to slough off more readily, preventing pores from clogging up. This effect on skin cells also makes salicylic acid an active ingredient in several shampoos meant to treat dandruff.

So if you can clean up your wheels and clear up your zits with the same item! Cool!!!

Dep

[RR Redneck]

Wal-Mart, HEB, the corner convenient store, you can get them almost anywhere.

Again Thanks, Eric.  It is suggestions like this that really put the meat on the table for this forum.  Not only do I want to try this on my O-Scale equipment, but my G-Scale is also a candidate. 

Trust me pardner, it works wonders on mild corrosion an just general gunk on G scale wheels and rails. It takes a lot of persistance, but it dont screw up your track or wheels like sandpaper does.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Wal-Mart, HEB, the corner convenient store, you can get them almost anywhere.

Again Thanks, Eric.  It is suggestions like this that really put the meat on the table for this forum.  Not only do I want to try this on my O-Scale equipment, but my G-Scale is also a candidate.