Hornby R296 OO TRACK CLEANING COACH

Hornby R296 OO TRACK CLEANING COACH is a track maintenance model designed to help keep model railway track surfaces clean in OO gauge.

• Track Cleaning: Two spring-loaded running blocks are fitted to the underside of the coach to maintain pressure against the rails. Self-adhesive light abrasive strips are supplied for attachment to the running blocks.
• Cleaning Action: The abrasive strips are designed to clean the track surface without removing the protective coating of the rails. Spare strips are supplied for replacement when the originals become worn.

• Length: 100mm
• Scale: 1:76 Scale
• Gauge: OO

• Brand: Hornby
• Model Type: Freight Wagon
• Material: Plastic
• Power Source: Track-powered
• Assembly: Ready-to-run
• Included: Track cleaning coach and abrasive cleaning strips

Ideal for OO gauge modellers seeking a practical way to maintain clean track surfaces as part of their regular layout maintenance.

The Hornby Track Cleaning Coach provides a dedicated track-maintenance solution for OO gauge layouts. Its spring-loaded running blocks apply pressure to the rails while the supplied abrasive strips provide the cleaning action. Hornby's instructions recommend using an 0-6-0 or larger locomotive and preferably pushing the coach rather than pulling it for a better cleaning action.

Fit two of the supplied abrasive strips centrally to the underside of the spring-loaded running blocks, ensuring an equal amount wraps around each end. Place the coach on the track and use an 0-6-0 or larger locomotive to move it around the layout. Hornby's instructions recommend pushing the coach rather than pulling it for improved cleaning action. Replace the abrasive strips when they become worn and ineffective.