06-15-2015, 08:48 AM
Graphite can conduct electricity, but is also very slippery. I once got Neolube (a graphite suspension lubricant) on the drivers of my steam engine, and it could barely pull anything. I'd advise against putting graphite on the track.
A number of people swear by Wahl clipper oil, when applied as a drop for many, many feet of track.
Personally, I've made do with the occasional bright-boy type eraser to clean the gunk off. The modular club I belong to uses these, and also mandates only metal wheels to reduce build up. Seems to work. My trains have no problems running on the club modules, and I don't have to clean my wheels.
Hope that helps.
Andrew
A number of people swear by Wahl clipper oil, when applied as a drop for many, many feet of track.
Personally, I've made do with the occasional bright-boy type eraser to clean the gunk off. The modular club I belong to uses these, and also mandates only metal wheels to reduce build up. Seems to work. My trains have no problems running on the club modules, and I don't have to clean my wheels.
Hope that helps.
Andrew