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

Peco Pl 41 Rail Cleaner Track Rubber

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Description

🛤️ Keep your rails pristine, your trains flawless!

EFFORTLESS MAINTENANCE - No assembly or batteries required—ready to use straight out of the box.
UNIVERSAL TRACK CLEANER - Cleans rails across all model train scales for seamless performance.
TOP RATED ESSENTIAL TOOL - Trusted by over 1,100 enthusiasts with a 4.6-star rating—don’t get left behind.
LONG LASTING ABRASIVE RUBBER - Engineered to resist crumbling, ensuring extended use and consistent cleaning power.
OPTIMIZED FOR SMOOTH RUNNING - Removes dirt and oxidation to improve train operation, especially at slow speeds.

The Peco PL-41 Rail Cleaner Track Rubber is a durable, no-fuss abrasive block designed to remove dirt and oxidation from model train rails of all scales. Its robust rubber composition resists crumbling, providing long-lasting cleaning that enhances train performance, particularly at slow speeds. Highly rated and easy to use, it’s an essential tool for any serious model railroader.

Specifications

ASIN	B001BLPEX0
Assembly Required	No
Batteries Required?	No
Batteries included?	No
Best Sellers Rank	7,707 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1 in Model Train Tools & Cleaning
Colour	Black, Grey
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,156)
Date First Available	15 Aug. 2012
Educational Objective(s)	Creativity
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown
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

R**L

A must have

It does the job, excellent

18.07.2026

V**R

easy to use, very effective

doesn't look like the supplied picture, which is of the older style, what you get is square cut but the same material and works just as well. basically a gentle sanding block you can run along the top of the rails to remove accumulated dirt, well worth the cost as regular track cleaning provides way better running

27.02.2025

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

J**G

Satisfactory but not cheap.

Excellent but quite expensive for what it is.

4.03.2026

P**N

it works

cost

29.08.2026

A**E

Good track cleaner

Efficient cleaner.

1.02.2026

A**N

Unsure

Not sure if it works as track looks the same unless it’s me doing it wrong

16.06.2026

M**L

Works well.

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

7.04.2026

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