Marx wheels on lightweight tin cars: lube or not?

AceOGR Forum Member

For you Marx operators with actual long-term train-running experience: would you recommend wheel lube (sparingly) on lightweight tin 4-wheel or 8-wheel cars? If it is on a display layout that might run all weekend for a train show?

Pro: reduce wear and roll easier
Con: picks up dirt and dust, might mess up finishes and wheels

1/22/1212:56 PM

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Steve "Papa" EastmanOGR Forum Member

Ace
I oil all mine. Tiny dab on the inside and outside of the wheel. I use a light weight oil. It helps a lot.

Steve

1/22/126:14 PM

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TrainsRMeOGR Forum Member

I've oiled mine (since the late Fifties). As Steve says, tiny dab of light oil. I'm currently using Labelle 108. It's available at hobby shops and is supposed to be good for all such applications

1/31/127:45 PM

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