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Firstly, you'll need to clean out all the gunge from the gearing - I tend to dismantle the trucks and wash all the parts in warm soapy water with washing up liquid (dishwashing detergent) added to it. The washing up liquid is good for this as it is a degreaser. Make sure you rinse all traces of detergent off! Then rebuild and add a little plastic-safe grease. Wheels can be cleaned with a small rotory wire brush (the type supplied with Dremel or similar minidrills), just don't try this on traction tyred wheels as it'll shred the tyres! Body shells and other parts can be cleaned with the warm water/washing up liquid mix, rinsed, and placed in a warm, dry place to dry out. Motors seldom require much attention - a couple of drops of light oil on the armature bearings is usually enough. <br /> <br />Track cleaning is a matter of personal taste - I use a Peco track cleaning block - I think the equivelent in the US is the Walthers "Bright Boy". These are probably best for heavier cleaning such as removing oxidation.
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