Repairing Scalextric track

[mattviatura]

Sorry, I'm sure this has probably been done loads of times before but the search facility is broken (refreshingly).

I have a box load of old Scalextric track (80s vintage) Last time I put it together only one side worked - what's the best way to clean it all up to see if I can get it working again?

Thanks

[andrewrob]

I've used these before and have worked very well http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PECO-PL-41-Model-Railway...

[falkster]

I was told t cut was very good.

It depends how much you value your time, you can get miles of track for next to nothing these days on eBay.

[mph1977]

as has been suggested track cleaning rubber or scouring pads on the actual metal tracks, make sure any wire links are there and replace / resolder if needed

cosmetic wise has anyone tried washing the track in a washing machine or dishwasher and then drying throughly in an airing cupboard etc ?

( dishwasher or in a pillow case in the washing machine is a well established trick for cleaning up lego )

[falkster]

I bet the track would tarnish pretty quickly in the dishwasher or washing machine.