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JeremyB

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March 2003
From: Canada
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Cleaning The Commutator

Posted by JeremyB on Friday, February 13, 2004 8:14 PM

Hi Guys

When a locomotive becomes sluggish Is it Ok to take a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a lint free cloth and clean the black crud off.

Jeremy

Anonymous

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April 2003
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, February 13, 2004 8:21 PM

A pencil eraser wks mighty well too, but yes it is ok. Also don';t forget the wheels and the wheel pickups.

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