Has anyone had this problem with Railzip?

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Hi all,I recently used Railzip for the first time. I dutifully followed the instructions on the bottle ie applied Railzipwith a cloth, left it for 12 hours and then rubbed the rails with acloth.I tested all my 0-6-0 tanks engines and a Class 08 shunter and theirperformance has improved beyond measure.However, my Class 37, Black 5 and 2-6-0 now all suffer from poortraction. Anything more than a carriage really makes them struggle.I've tried to clean the wheels of all three and the performance of theClass 37 improved but it's still nowhere near it's previousperformance.Any idea's on what I can do for my tender engines?Regards.

Spyke · Accepted Answer

In message , Nozza  writesI don't know what to suggest as a solution, but I've also had the same problem. I've used Railzip on a layout that is heavily graded (up to about 1 in 40) and my Hornby HST, which could get up the grade beforehand with no problems, started slipping to a stand as soon as Railzip was applied.Presumably it acts like oil or leaf mulch on the line.Do the locos that you've found have problem have traction tyres?

Nozza · Answer

Yes, my two tender engines and Class 37 have traction tyres. Did yourHornby HST manage to overcome this problem?

John Turner · Answer

"Nozza"  wroteRemove the tyres and clean them and the slots they were fitted in withalcohol and refit.  Clean the Railzip off the track (and don't re-use if youhave locos with tyres) and you should be ok.John.

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