I bought this for my hornby train track. Will it work on hornby? If so how often should I use it?

I have found it quite effective. Have my old childhood Hornby train track that is pinned to a hardboard base. Needed to clean it up and maintain it reasonably electrically clean. PECO is essentially a rubber with flecks of abrasive material impregnated in it. When you rub it along a metal oxide coated rail, the light abrasive effect is to gently remove that oxide leaving filthy black marks on the rubber. Do not take sandpaper, emery cloth or anything highly abrasive to the track Use PECO as often as you feel you need to . If the train(s) begin to run slow, stutter or even stop, give it a good rub over with the PECO. If you suspect other problems, and you have a multimeter you can go around the track checking for voltage drops. Where one piece of track slides into the next is a finite source of electrical resistance. If this resistance becomes significantly high, voltage will drop across this joint. I have also used IsoPropyl Alcohol which is an effective cleaning solution that dries without leaving any deposit.Always remember that your track is suceptable to operating conditions.Ambient temperature and moisture in the air effect the track's operation.

can it be used on kato track

Sorry but never used Kato track. However, providing it is made of metal (steel or nickel/silver) then it should be ok.

Does this clean rust of the tracks?

Hi Thanks for your message - it will clean a modest amount of rust but if the rails are pitted then I use glass paper in the first instance to remove the deeply ingrained rust and then the rail cleaner Regards Martyn Greenhills Garages

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Description

🛤️ Keep your rails pristine, keep your trains running like clockwork!

COMPACT DURABLE - Lightweight rubber block (10g) designed for repeated use and easy storage.
UNIVERSAL RAIL CARE - Works seamlessly on all model train scales for consistent track performance.
EFFORTLESS MAINTENANCE - No assembly or batteries needed—just run along rails for instant cleaning.
PRECISION ABRASIVE ACTION - Gently removes dirt and oxidation without damaging rails, ensuring smooth operation.
OPTIMIZE TRAIN PERFORMANCE - Enhances running quality, especially at slow speeds, reducing derailments and stutters.

The Peco PL-41 Rail Cleaner Track Rubber is a compact, abrasive rubber block designed to remove dirt and oxidation from model train rails across all scales. Lightweight and easy to use with no assembly or batteries required, it significantly improves train running performance, especially at slow speeds, making it an essential tool for model train enthusiasts seeking smooth, reliable operation.

Specifications

ASIN	B001BLPEX0
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	6,587 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1 in Model Train Tools & Cleaning
Colour	Black, Grey
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,099)
Date First Available	15 Aug. 2012
Educational Objective(s)	Creativity
Item model number	PL41
Language	English
Manufacturer recommended age	0 - 8 years
Material Type(s)	Rubber
Product Dimensions	8 x 4 x 3 cm; 10 g

Reviews

L**.

Doesn't crumble like the others

Best one out of all the choices it cleans without crumbling and wearing out too quickly get this one it lasts and does a good job

2.05.2026

S**N

For model railways

Does a good job

28.04.2026

F**S

Easy to use

Does a great job as expected, not much to be said

25.05.2026

J**G

Satisfactory but not cheap.

Excellent but quite expensive for what it is.

4.03.2026

A**E

Good track cleaner

Efficient cleaner.

1.02.2026

M**L

Works well.

Bought last October. Still in use. Still does a great job. Track comes up shiny.

7.04.2026

W**L

Track rubber

Did not look anything like the pictures. Just a square block. It does the job all the same.

28.04.2024

D**S

Fine

14.04.2026

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