So I put my newly purchased, first-tinplate-train-I-own, on my Christmas layout, and some of the cars squeak a LOT!
They are all MTH 11-700xx series 2800 cars, and most squeak a little but the hopper literally squeaks and squeals continuously.... what's the best thing to use to lube the axles? Seems to me that something thicker than oil is needed, but....?
Suggestions greatly appreciated.
Ed
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I use this on all my tinplate. Thicker than the 3-in-1 oil we used in the 50's, stays put. Use very sparingly, a little goes a very long way.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Liquid...;hash=item4cf222729f
I use LGB's synthetic lubricant, "special oil", which is a red-dyed gel based oil with a handy needle-thin applicator.
They also made an excellent gear grease, which does not gum or harden and is plastic compatible.
I recently received my MTH NP Northern Imperial. Once again the best for your money. However, it had a driving wheels squeak that defied two oilings. My wife just served me a pineapple upside cake, and I got the idea to let the engine sit upside down over night after another oiling. Well, to my pleasant surprise it's been running squeak free ever since (about one week).
Alan
I use labell gear oil.
I use labell gear oil.
Labelle 102 to be exact, actually I use it on all of my O guage steamer rods and bushings, stays where its put.
I've been using gun cleaning oil for years.
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