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Keeping the wheels and the track clean is a chore none of us really likes, yet it has to be done to keep our trains running. In my 53 years in this hobby, I have tried a number of different methods and none of them was really satisfactory - until I discovered gleeming! Gleeming is a simple process requiring some effort at first, but it will reduce the amount of work going into keeping the track clean thereafter. Step 1 is to remove all dirt by either using isopropyl -alcohol, or white spirit, even ATF. Don´t use any abrasive material! Step 2 is to burnish the rail heads with a stailess steel washer going over both rails. Step 3 is to polish the rail heads with a metal polish (Gleem is, IIRC, a brand of metal polish). MAke sure you remove any excess polish with a soft cloth. I did that and I have not have to clean the track on my layout for over a year now. If you occasionally run a track cleaning car over your layout, you should be on the safe side! It takes a bit of effort, but it´s worth it!
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