Hi, I just bought a LGB porter on ebay. It is a 1991 model that hasen't been run since it was bought (it was brand new when the previous owner bought it). I was wondering if I should give it some grease before I began running it, and if so what type of lubricant should I use.
I'd venture it's worth opening the motor block and checking the amount, distribution, and location of the grease.
A bit of light oil on the valve gear and a bit on the axles.
LGB stuff is usually very trouble free and well made.
Regards, Greg
Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.
Click here for Greg's web site
I have one of those, myself. You need to clean out all of the factory grease you can get out and then lube it up with Labelle #106 plastic compatible grease. It will almost eliminate the gear growl. Almost. Make sure it's the plastic compatible grease, though.
Hmm... I have read a lot of people swear by how good LGB grease is. The factory stuff I have seen is white, and does not impress me as to it's quality.
Any comments or experience? (obviously it must have quieted gear growl for you at least once!)
Get the Garden Railways newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month