Bachmann smoke unit?

[SNOWSHOE]

I have the Big Hauler with the smoke unit that comes with the engine.  I use the smoke dropes (not sure what it is) that comes with the bachmann.  It smokes for a short while but not very long.  What else can I use to put in the smoke unit?  Can I use rugular oil that one would use for squeeky doors?  I ask this because I have an old Lionel from the 1950's and that is all I have ever used in the smoke unit for that engine.  It smokes great and for a long periods. The engine still runs to this day.

[altterrain]

The smoke units on the Bachmann locos have never been their strong point. They work okay if cranked up to high voltage. The smoke oil is just a purified paraffin oil. Using something else is done so at your own risk . If you want decent smoke you could replace it with an Aristo or MTH unit.

-Brian