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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by der5997 Does anyone remember the RELCO track cleaning system from the UK? AS I understand it, a high frequency is applied to the track , and this zaps any crud between the loco wheels and the track. (Probably not DCC compatible, but maybe turning off the DCC and running the RELCO on DC would work) Does it clean the track, or is "zapped crud" left on the track? I know you need a capacitor across the motor , and another across the power pack outlet to the track. What values I'm not sure. comments?[8D] [/quote] As far as I know, this is still available. it's not DCC compatible, but as you say you could run it on DC with a suitable loco. The unit supposedly oxidises dirt. It switches itself on when it detects a poor contact between loco and track, and then shuts off again when contact is restored. There are several similar products out there. I've heard reports of lights staying illuminated on some trains even when stationary while using this product, and of odd noises from motors, but having not used one myself I can't really comment on this!
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