Just purchased a used 4-8-8-4 DCC W/sound, the Engine and tender are VERY DUSTY any suggestions on how to clean this? my 3year old grand daughter says just put in the dishwasher papa.
Are you sure the "dust" isn't "weathering powder"?
Sid
No, its not weathering powder, every thing i bought from him was covered in about 8 yrs of dust
I cleaned up a 4-8-4 with tender but the body removed pretty easy, now it looks brand new.
I am a little nervous about a $800.00 engine.
Thanks
If the dust comes off easily with a brush I would suggest a vacuum cleaner with mini vacuum cleaner nozzles. I think Micro-marks sells them . They are probably also found at Office supply stores and computer stores. You might also consider small cans of compressed air dusters also found at the above locations. Please wear shop glasses & filter masks . Also make sure the three year old is no where around when you do this. J2.
thanks to all
Are you saying you paid $800 for a eight year old used Trix bigboy?
Quote from: GN.2-6-8-0 on December 07, 2012, 07:34:39 PM
Are you saying you paid $800 for a eight year old used Trix bigboy?
:o omg
Current listings for the Trix Big Boy are shown on the Web at $999US or more.
Good night! Do you have any idea how much small brass you can buy for that kind of change?
Rich C.
Quote from: electrical whiz kid on December 10, 2012, 04:39:37 PM
Good night! Do you have any idea how much small brass you can buy for that kind of change?
Rich C.
Whiz-
True, but perhaps he wanted a Big Boy. It's his money.
-- D
You are right, but I was only making a comparison.