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A trick I've found handy for standardising speeds between Athearn locos (for multiple working) is to add a drop of oil to the motor bearings, and to the worm gear bearings. This also improves running at very low speeds and reduces noise. I've used silicone spray lube in the past, mainly as an experiment (the can we have was intended to lube seals on our RV toilet system, so is plastic safe). Results were variable, so I think I'll go back to filling the trucks with plastic-safe grease and oiling the bearings - the silicone worked well but seemed to wear off quickly.
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