WOODLAND SCENICS Rail Tracker Tidy Track User manual

Rail Tracker™Cleaning Kit
• N scale
• HO scale
• O scale
(3-Rail)
Instructions
Woodland ScenicS®

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7Clean Track Solution
Specially formulated solution designed
to remediate oil and remove dirt and
grime. Use with Cleaning & Finishing
Pads. (Replacement TT4554)
1Rail Tracker™
The Rail Tracker holds Tidy
Track pads for cleaning and
maintaining track. The dual-
grip, dual-position tool locks
into place or swivels to follow
the track.
2Rail Tracker Handle
Attach Rail Tracker Handle to
Rail Track to clean hard-to-reach
areas of layout. Clean narrow
spaces between structures,
inside tunnels and under
bridges and power lines easily.
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CONTENTS
The Rail Tracker Cleaning Kit packaging is also a handy storage case. Hang it
from two hooks on pegboard above your workbench. Extra tray pockets hold
additional Tidy Track products.
OVERVIEW OF CONTENTS
• RailTracker
• RailTrackerHandle
• CleanTrackSolution
• 2Maintenance Pads
• 2Rescue Pads
• 4Cleaning Pads
• 4Finishing Pads
• Instructions
See Cleaning Schedule pg. 13
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3Maintenance Pads
Light Gray – Grooved
Remove light oxidation and grime
during regular monthly cleaning.
(Replacement Pads TT4552)
5Cleaning Pads
Dark Gray - Felt
Use with Clean Track Solution
to remove oil, grim and dust
from track. (Replacement Pads
TT4553)
6Finishing Pads
Light Gray - Felt
Use after Cleaning Pads
to dry track and ready
rails for operation.
(Replacement Pads TT4553)
4Rescue Pads™
Dark Gray – Grooved
Use to repair blemishes and
burrs on track and remove
heavy contaminates.
(Replacement Pads
TT4551)
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8Dust Monkeys®
Attach to rolling stock axle and maintain a clean track by removing the accumulation
of dust. (N scale TT4570 / HO scale TT4571)
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MONTHLY MAINTENANCE & CLEANING SYSTEM
The Tidy Track Rail and Wheel Maintenance System is a complete system that
includes all the products needed for repairing, cleaning and maintaining track.
A clean track prevents the onset of problems, like loss of conductivity, arcing,
unreliable DCC operations and premature motor failure.
Itisimportanttocleanandmaintaintrackwiththepropertoolsandmaterials.
Overly abrasive products scratch track and damage rails, and applying oil
inhibits engine performance. Tidy Track will not harm rails and removes oil for
improved engine traction.
RAIL TRACKER ASSEMBLY
Rail Tracker
The Rail Tracker 1isthefoundationoftheTidyTrackSystem.ItholdstheTidy
Track pads used to clean and maintain track. The ergonomic design makes
cleaning easy.
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Install Pads
• PositionholeinTidyTrackPadoverpostonbottom
of Rail Tracker 2. Press down in center of Pad to
lock in place.
Repeat with
second Pad.
Position Pads for
chosen scale.
N Scale 3
HO Scale 4
O Scale (3-Rail) 5
O Scale (3-Rail)HO ScaleN Scale
Raised
Edge
Post
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Rail Tracker Grips
Finger Grip
Grasp finger grip for general
cleaning 6.
Base Grip
Place fingers on base for cleaning
under awnings and in tight
spaces 7.
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USING RAIL TRACKER
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Locking Tab
Locking Pin
Rail Tracker Positions
Swivel Position
Provides added range of motion when cleaning straightaways and curves.
• Positionlockingtaboppositelockingpinforfreerotation.
Locked Position
For added control when cleaning switches, turnouts and road crossings.
• TolockRailTracker,rotatengergripuntillockingtabisinplaceoverlocking
pin.
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Front
Locking Tab
Top
Perfect for cleaning narrow spaces between structures, in tunnels and under bridges
and power lines.
• ToattachRailTracker
Handle to Rail Tracker,
position Handle notch-
side-up over locking tab on
finger-grip. Slide Handle
into place.
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• Handlepivotsforavariety
of cleaning positions
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RAIL TRACKER HANDLE
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Extension for Rail Tracker Handle
Use this simple solution for large layouts with out-of-reach areas of track.
• Fromalocalhardwarestore,purchaseapieceof¾"CPVCpipeindesiredlength.
• SlidepipeoverRailTrackerHandleuntilitreachesthehandlestop
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CPVCPipe
Handle Stop
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Maintenance Pads and Rescue Pads
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Maintenance Pads For monthly cleaning and general cleaning. Remove grime and
light oxidation for improved track conductivity.
Rescue Pads For semi-annual cleaning. Remove heavy build-up and oxidation, and
smooth rough spots felt on track when cleaning with Maintenance Pads. After landscape
changes, clean track to remove adhesive and paint.
Cleaning Straightaways and Curves
• PlaceRailTrackerinswivelposition.
• PositionPadsgroove-sidedownandaligngrooveswithtopofrails.
Cleaning Switches, Turnouts and Road Crossings
• PlaceRailTrackerinlockedposition.
• PositionPadssmooth-sidedownandcenteronrails.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
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Grooved Side
straightways and
curves
Smooth Side
switches, turnouts
and road crossings
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