Lets see if we can build a list of concerns about shipping and storing a locomotive in its box. The purpose of the resulting list is to suggest what should be done to a locomotive before using it. I will compile the list and post it here so you can download it.
Here are my thoughts:
> Smoke fluid seepage into the fan motor and electronics;
> Grease migrating away from the gear teeth due to gravity;
> Solidification of organic grease compounds;
> Evaporation of lubricating oil;
> Degradation of traction tires.
