I was entranced with how this stuff clung into a film hanging in the air between running gears, but am now convinced grease makes a lot more sense. Am I missing something?
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Yes. I use it on the locomotive and rolling stock axle bushings as well as all of the pivot points on the rods of my steamers.
IMO., given the larger size, weight, and loads on our trains. This is a better O guage "light oil" because its heaver than the others.
but not on gears!?
I've used it on external gears of diesel locomotive trucks. For this, its a bit cleaner than grease, and it allows you to periodically re lube as needed.
I only use grease in enclosed gearboxes. However some have posted using a "tacky" grease like Red N'Tacky #2 on exposed gears sparingly with good results.
Theres really no wrong answer, its more of a preference thing.
