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Late in the day oiling?
Hi All. I have a couple of Bachmann 0-6-0’s, the first is an 08 diesel shunter, the second a class 57xx Pannier tank, as to yet neither of these Loco’s have been oiled. I cannot see anything about “ where to oil “ or indeed when, and do I have to remove the bodywork ??? Or are there “ oiling ports/ holes “ in the chassis??? Please advise. Best wishes. Kevin
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it does say Lightly oil the motor bearings & gears as required
and if not sure, contact the manufacturer.
Ron
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How old are they? Lubricating the gears can be done from the bottom with the plate off, just a small spot of gear grease on the axle gear, the axles with appropriate oil from a fine tip or the end of a bit of wire. Use oil and gear lube for locomotives. Mineral oil can swell and split some plastics.
Good practice to clean and relube the gears in a regular basis, I go for once a year. That means taking it apart. Oil once a month.
That said, I've bought models ten years old that have never been lubricated. And run fine.
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I use Labelle products, white grease for gears and a light oil for axles. Both plastic compatible. Gear trains tend to lose oil through gravity, white grease stays put. One spot on one gear is enough. It will get distributed. It's the axles holding the plastic gears (not the gears) that need lubricating, plus the brass worm. Wheel axles are steel on plastic or MAZAC/ZAMAC, drop of oil is all that is required. Plus a very small drop on the rod linkages.
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And I have had a tube of LGB 51020 Gear lubricant for about 12 years and hardly used any.
Engine grease like LGB-51020 (1tube 50g.))
and from UK
http://www.justgardenrailways.co.uk/lgb-51020-50grm-gear-lubricant/
Ron
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It's not exclusive to over here. If you open the Bachmann or Hornby you should find the gear train (worm, idler gears/axle pins, axle gear) is lubricated with white grease (sometimes red). The assumption seems to be that this will not require any servicing for the life of the engine. Although I do mine on a yearly basis, it is probably good for 5 years or more between services. Modern gear plastics do not actually need lubricants, it's the pin axles that require it. Metal gear trains need them to reduce friction and keep noise down. You will also find grease in the gear towers of B-B and C-C diesels as well as the gear trains in the bogies. Unlike oil, grease stays put, and does not drip on the rails. If you have to oil regularly, where is it all going? Axles literally require a drop on the end of a bit of wire or a needle (I use a bit of 10 thou wire).
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Less is more it would appear otherwise you end up with a sticky grunge that collects every stray bit of fluff - something I'd have loved to be able to do when I was younger………………… :roll:
You say you oil yours monthly Nigel - wow - do they do a big mileage ? Mine are currently snuggled up in boxes awaiting a layout but, when they did have one, an annual service was an absolute maximum - and only if they were lucky.
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hardly ever oil - but clean pick ups regularly
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Best wishes. Kevin
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I find the same thing - there are some locos - such as the Bachmann panniers, that seem more prone to dirty pick ups or maybe its because I tend to run them more than other locos :roll:Hi Dave. Thank you for your reply. You have raised an interesting point there, cleaning pickups? That really is“ Dark Arts “ they seem so fragile , especially the ones on Bachmann Locos, or at least the ones in question .
Best wishes. Kevin
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