This brush is for cleaning HO locomotive wheels. Clean wheels help prevent television/radio interference. This brush is also useful for cleaning track. The brush can be lengthened by connecting several brushes together.
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Customers like the versatility, performance, quality and ease of use of the cleaning brush. For example, they mention it's great for cleaning wheels, effective in polishing loco wheels and works as advertised. That said, some appreciate the simplicity and convenience of use.
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13 customers mention13 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the wheel cleaning brush. They mention that it works great, is the best wheel cleaner on the market, and is effective in polishing loco wheels.
"Quality product! Simple and convenient to use for cleaning locomotive wheels!" Read more
"...This little tool did a great job at cleaning the wheels!..." Read more
"...trying to revive an old layout and this cleaning brush helps clean off the engines wheels. Wish I had bought this a while back." Read more
"The Trix wheel cleaner is the best product I have ever used to clean locomotive wheels. It works on diesel as well as steam locomotives...." Read more
8 customers mention8 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the cleaning brush. They mention that it works well and has no problems.
"...Put the engine on it and works very well.Highly recommend them." Read more
"They work really well, especially when you clean the brushes as well...." Read more
"...It is easy, takes about 10-15 seconds and the it does a GREAT job. This is a wonderful product for the model railroader." Read more
"Works as directed, easy to use right from the box, makes a fine addition to a complete track cleaning program." Read more
7 customers mention7 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cleaning brush. They mention it's a wonderful product for the model railroader and a fine addition to complete track cleaning.
"Quality product! Simple and convenient to use for cleaning locomotive wheels!" Read more
"Not cheap but it’s quality is good and to be fair, I don’t mind paying good money for a brilliant product." Read more
"...This is a wonderful product for the model railroader." Read more
"Works as directed, easy to use right from the box, makes a fine addition to a complete track cleaning program." Read more
5 customers mention5 positive0 negative
Customers find the cleaning brush easy to use and simple. They also say it's convenient for cleaning.
"Quality product! Simple and convenient to use for cleaning locomotive wheels!" Read more
"...It is easy, takes about 10-15 seconds and the it does a GREAT job. This is a wonderful product for the model railroader." Read more
"Works as directed, easy to use right from the box, makes a fine addition to a complete track cleaning program." Read more
3 customers mention0 positive3 negative
Customers are dissatisfied with the length of the cleaning brush. They mention that it's just too short, and that it needs to be a little longer. Some customers also say that the HO locomotives are very long, making it hard to get the brush.
"...The only issue is HO locomotives are very long, making it very hard to get the required contact wheels to touch and spin...." Read more
"Item is short for my use. I will build a gig to have it work properly, or buy another one. Just too short." Read more
"...This thing is too short to activate mose HO locos. I guess buying 2 and putting them end to end would work but that gets expensive...." Read more
I bought second one to make longer. They connect together easily. Just put it on straight track and power up. Put the engine on it and works very well. Highly recommend them.
Arrived within promised shipping dates. Had some locomotives wheels that were really dirty and not coming clean with other methods. This little tool did a great job at cleaning the wheels! The only issue is HO locomotives are very long, making it very hard to get the required contact wheels to touch and spin. For HO, I would recommend 2 of these for the longer 12 (6&6) wheel locomotives.
They work really well, especially when you clean the brushes as well. Every 12 engines you soak the brushes clean in soapy water, rinse and dry thorough.
The Trix wheel cleaner is the best product I have ever used to clean locomotive wheels. It works on diesel as well as steam locomotives. DCC locomotives are no problem. Just place the trix cleaner on the track, turn on the power and place the loco wheels on the brass brushes. Cleans wheels in a jiffy! I highly recommend to all model railroaders who need to keep their locomotive wheels clean.
These are designed to interlock together so you can clean your larger engines all at once as you note in the diagram one will only cover one set of wheels at a time on standard engines. As another person pointed out do not press down on the engine. What I found works best for me is keep most of th weight off the engine for a few seconds while slowly lowering the engines full weight on the scrubber. You do need to hold the engine as it will power right on off the pads. This is the only way to really clean engine wheels that I know of, the way I did it before was with a wire brush which only gets the part of the wheels showing when removed from the track.
The Trix HO Locomotive Wheel Cleaning Brush has become a go-to tool for me due to its effective cleaning without any wiring hassles. Its simplicity is its strength; the brush efficiently removes dirt and grime from the locomotive wheels, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. The absence of wiring simplifies the process, making it a user-friendly and time-saving accessory for model train enthusiasts. This brush has streamlined my maintenance routine, keeping my HO locomotives in top-notch condition without any unnecessary complications. A must-have for easy and efficient locomotive wheel cleaning.
consegnata rapida impeccabile accessorio veramente indispensabile per la manutenzione delle locomotive in un attimo le ruote sono pulite. per i convogli o le locomotive lunghe consiglio di acquistarne 2 (sono assemblabili) Ottimo