Hi Rich,

It's not a good idea to reverse the plug in an installation, just as a matter of principle.  In this case, what you accomplished by turning the plug around could have been done by changing the "normal direction of travel" CV to "reverse".  That would have done it... (hindsight is always 100%...).

Good luck..!!

Gus (LC&P).

Hi Bob,

That price does include postage.

For anyone else interested, the current listing on eBay ends tomorrow PM.
Those of you having made a purchase, your items have all shipped already so they should be in your hands soon.

Thanks for your interest.

Gus (LC&P).

Hi Stephen.

Glad you like the Track Guard...!! It should give you many years of service - just follow the maintenance instructions if you see any degradation in its effectiveness.

Thanks for your purchase...and the plug..!!

Gus (LC&P).

PD - I'll be relisting the item starting tonight and run through Sunday PM.

Hi Gene,

First things first.."jopurney" is obviously a typo (not a spelling mistake), since the O & P are together they were both hit at the same time...

As for ballasting...I definitely feel you HAVE to lay track first  and then ballast.  Actually, ballasting is the last thing I do.  Once I ballast an area I call it good.  I do all the messy work (plaster, painting, grass, bushes, etc.) first, since I don't want anything to mess up the ballast.  Also, I wouldn't use track nails since they tend to "dig" into the ties.  I glue all my track down with latex adhesive.

Good luck with your layout..!!

Gus (LC&P).

Hi "Bojangle",

I got your message posted in the Bachmann forum.  Basically the TRACK GUARD is a cleaner made of specially treated material that attaches to a suitable car (preferably a box car) and keeps your track clean as it travels over your layout.  All the materials and instructions that you need come with the item â€" it’s “plug ‘n play”. Thanks to a very favorable response from the modeling community I’ve sold literally hundreds of these, and plan on selling more..!!
If you are interested in acquiring one, you can send me a money order for $6.70.

Send it to:

Augusto del Castillo
3013 Canterbury Ct.
Brownsville, TX 78526

Gus.
(LC&P).

Hi Rich and everyone...

Yes, I've been selling this cleaner for about a year and a half, and have sold literally hundreds as of this date, and hope to sell more !!.  It seems the modelling community is tired of putting a load of elbow grease into cleaning track and have found a good solution to this problem with my TRACK GUARD.  It is currently listed on eBay (current offer ends Saturday PM).  Take a look.  Thanks to all who've purchased this item..!!

Gus (LC&P).

If you do visit, search for HO TRACK GUARD.

Hi Lanny,

Thanks for the good words.  I'm glad you like the cleaner.  I ran through the first lot of 500 and am now working on the second...!!!  Seems folks are liking not having to put a lot of "elbow grease" into keeping their track clean.

Gus
LC&P.

Hi guys...
Jack, Rich, Kevin...I haven't been around much since WORK has kept me otherwise occupied.  I was told by Rich folks were looking for me here as well.  I appreciate your interest in my TRACK GUARD..!! It is currently listed on eBay - the current listing ends tonight at 9:30 CDT.  I'll probably re-list it starting Monday PM.  Check it out..Search for HO TRACK GUARD.

I know some have reservations about doing business on eBay.  If so...you can e-mail me and we can arrange something.  Thanks.

Keep them tracks clean and those trains rollin'..!!

Gus.
LC&P.