09-21-2009, 05:52 AM
Just wondering how often folks lubricate (or service) their locos? In my case I'm thinking of my HO and (similar scale 00) British locos.
Usually, I just place 1-2 small drops of Wahl oil or Labelle Oil on the gears that are visible on the bottom of the loco. Sometimes, I will place some white grease (that I bought at a railway LHS) inside on the gears. A different LHS charges $20 to $25 to lubricate locos -- is this worth it as I'm sure I could do most of this myself? I have 1-2 locos that are difficult to service (because they're older or are tender-drive) that I take to this LHS for servicing. But otherwise, I usually I lubricate them myself as above.
Thanks,
Rob
Usually, I just place 1-2 small drops of Wahl oil or Labelle Oil on the gears that are visible on the bottom of the loco. Sometimes, I will place some white grease (that I bought at a railway LHS) inside on the gears. A different LHS charges $20 to $25 to lubricate locos -- is this worth it as I'm sure I could do most of this myself? I have 1-2 locos that are difficult to service (because they're older or are tender-drive) that I take to this LHS for servicing. But otherwise, I usually I lubricate them myself as above.
Thanks,
Rob
Rob
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