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Subject:	Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
Newsgroups:	lugnet.trains
Date:	Thu, 22 Aug 2002 13:38:39 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Harvey Henkelman writes: > I think you've just about said it all Ben, I'll add that 9V rails can be > cleaned with a soft, dry cloth every couple weeks for optimum performance. > -Harvey I have never done this, ever. And I have had no problems whatever. Unless you let your kids take the track outside (Hi Chris...) this is not necessary. It's stainless wheels on stainless track precisely to obviate this need. Therefore I would strongly suggest NOT putting this advice in a *beginners* FAQ as it will scare people off. Needlessly.

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		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
(...) I agree. I'd also start a beginners guide by talking about 9V and the options available, then summarise older systems (battery, 12V) so that the beginner knows they're out there, and can then decide whether to seek them out specifically or (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
Whoa there now Mr.P, how come every time I have advice to give, you have to talk down to me like some kid? Theres been plenty of times where I've taken the cloth mentioned above and wiped plenty of black crud off, and my track is indoors in an (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
(...) Then your house must have little dust b/c thats what happens to mine. A layer of dust is formed and I have to clean it all the time. And when I go around a week w/o running trains(if i'm working on my live steam engine too much)that happens. I (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
We have to clean the rails on our layout every time we take it out. Usually we do it by running a train over the tracks with a small load. They definitely get dirty though... -John 3 (...) (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
(...) Please calm down folks.... First let me say a 'thank you' to all who left input. In a conclusion on dirt&dust topic one might say: - 9V may need some cleaning now and then, but shows a great resistance against dirt. - 12V conductor rails (...) (22 years ago, 23-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

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		Re: How to start on Lego® trains. What to buy? Which system? // For train FAQ
I think you've just about said it all Ben, I'll add that 9V rails can be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth every couple weeks for optimum performance. -Harvey (22 years ago, 22-Aug-02, to lugnet.trains)

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