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Next item from Tony's Train Exchange is the CMX+ Clean Machine.
FEATURES
* Precision Machined Parts.
* Solid Brass Construction.
* Non-unraveling pads.
* Body mount Kadee couplers.
* Easy Fill Design.
* Leak proof valve and fill port.
* Heavy weight does the job.
* Quick Change Pads.
* Drag pads won't catch on switch points, frogs, and any other pieces of trackwork.
* Spill resistant design.
* Solvent proof design.
* Both solvent/abrasive options.
* Large reservoir.
* Multi-directional (push or pull)
* Controllable dispensing rate.
* Width of Pad Assembly (HO) : 1.0"
* Height (HO : 1.75"
The Clean Machine being pulled by my Bachmann Spectrum Shay:
The Shay has quite a bit of pulling power and it also has Kaydee couplers.
I tested the Clean Machine with Acetone in the reservoir. Drop rate is easy to set at about a drop ever 4 to 6 seconds. Close off the valves for storage afterwards to prevent leaks. The Clean Machine is heavy - about 350g when about half full of solvent. You need a good loco to pull it. I need to convert the couplers or get some Kaydees for a Class 20.
CAUTION: Solvents such as Acetone are volatile and flammable. Read label carefully and follow all instructions for use. Fast solvents, when properly used, are superior for track cleaning. These solvents are aggressive and virtually vaporize all organic matter, leaving no residue.

FEATURES
* Precision Machined Parts.
* Solid Brass Construction.
* Non-unraveling pads.
* Body mount Kadee couplers.
* Easy Fill Design.
* Leak proof valve and fill port.
* Heavy weight does the job.
* Quick Change Pads.
* Drag pads won't catch on switch points, frogs, and any other pieces of trackwork.
* Spill resistant design.
* Solvent proof design.
* Both solvent/abrasive options.
* Large reservoir.
* Multi-directional (push or pull)
* Controllable dispensing rate.
* Width of Pad Assembly (HO) : 1.0"
* Height (HO : 1.75"
The Clean Machine being pulled by my Bachmann Spectrum Shay:

The Shay has quite a bit of pulling power and it also has Kaydee couplers.
I tested the Clean Machine with Acetone in the reservoir. Drop rate is easy to set at about a drop ever 4 to 6 seconds. Close off the valves for storage afterwards to prevent leaks. The Clean Machine is heavy - about 350g when about half full of solvent. You need a good loco to pull it. I need to convert the couplers or get some Kaydees for a Class 20.
CAUTION: Solvents such as Acetone are volatile and flammable. Read label carefully and follow all instructions for use. Fast solvents, when properly used, are superior for track cleaning. These solvents are aggressive and virtually vaporize all organic matter, leaving no residue.