In this segment, George Sellios addresses how having a model train layout located in the area where he holds a lot of his shop materials requires a bit of cleaning. Keeping and maintaining a layout as big as his can be difficult at times. To help you keep your own layout clean, George demonstrates his methods for cleaning his model train layout. Find out what tools he uses and how to use them to prevent breakage. Learn how to clean different elements on a model train layout as well as what elements of a layout may require more cleaning attention than others.
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