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Lubricating Model Train Engines. It will not gum up it is compatible with plastics metals and paint. I only oil when I hear a squeak from the engine. An inexpensive lube is synthetic 5 weight auto lube. As long as you do not use stuff like WD40Marvel Oil3inOne on your model trains you should be good.
The back of the Labelle package of grease says use 108 Oil for N scale. How To Maintain and lubricate Lionel 0 gauge model train engine video. Although there are many vid. Plastic gears do not require lubricating normally however manufacturers do grease them in order to make them quieter. Based on my above analysis I use Labelle lubricants and ATF on my model trains. We feature beginner and advanced help on all model railroading scales including layout track plans model railroad product reviews model train news and model railroad forums.
Posted on October 9 2017.
These range from simple wire repairs up to total motor and chassis rebuilds or replacements. Model Railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. I only oil when I hear a squeak from the engine. Model Locomotive Maintenance. For gears and similar applications Ill use either the Labelle grease or. A short tutorial and some advice on how I lubricate locomotives.