Newby to G Scale

[Canam1]

Hello All, The wifey and I are just starting to tinker around with G scale. A few years ago we purchased a Bachmann Christmas set to use around the tree. Now that I have retired we have decided to start up working with the scale a little more than just xmas. We have adding to the stable by picking up an LGB Stainz which I had to re-index the wheels to get running and modified the rear of the engine a little to fit a knuckle coupler on. Man what a Swiss watch to work on, but runs great now. I also picked up a Lionel Gold Rush set, some extra track and a few cars. We’ll start with getting use to things inside the house and then eventually find a spot outside on our acreage for a layout. I have all the “boy toys” so to speak with a 10 inch Logan lathe, a fully outfitted Unimat 3 lathe, a mill, welders and my CNC outfit. I like the early steam era and thought it would be fun to fire the CNC up to scratch build parts and even cars for the big scale. One question I have for all you pros out there. On the steam engines I know to grease up the gear boxes, but should one oil all the pivot points on the outside linkages too? Thanks in advance. Mark

[cacole]

Yes, you need to periodically lubricate everything that moves.

[smcgill]

I second :Yes, you need to periodically lubricate everything that moves.

Well metal on metal

[vsmith]

Hi there, make sure the lube you use is plastic compatible, I use Labell's which is available from most train shops. DO NOT use 3-in-1, it can damage plastics.

[piercedan]

Grease the gears in the stainz, but 1 drop of oil on axles and valve gear.

This is from the LGB clinic I attended at the 2004 Mystic Show.

[Canam1]

Thank you all for your inputs. Over the years I have had good luck with using Super Lube. It comes in both oil and grease form and contains Teflon. So far it has worked really well for me and does not attack plastic. I think I may go ahead and do another lobotomy on the Stainz and use the Super Lube after a good cleaning. Thanks again all. Mark