I've got the labelle gear oil and light oil. I was planning on using the light oil on the axles and gear oil on the gears. Which of the two should I use on the rods of my steam locomotives? Everything I run is recent Lionel scale.
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What kind of steamer is this? Is this a newer model or a postwar type?
I use Lucas Red n Tacky grease in the gearboxes of my modern steamers and use the labelle "gear lube" on the rods and bushings, it lasts longer, and "stays better" where its put. Labelle gear lube is a "heavier " light oil more fitting for O guage steamers.
IMO the "light oil" is better for O guage rolling stock, or locos of the smaller guages., H.O., N, etc.
Sorry, I guess that is useful information to include! Everything is new (within 7 years) Lionel scale.
whatever you choose be sure it is synthetic. synthetics are designedto keep the lubricating properties where you put them
jman08,
I've been using, Lucas' Red n Tacky for years. I've also been using Lucas' Gun Oil for my light lubrication needs.
