Proper care for engines

[Anonymous]

What is the best way to care for my N Scale engines? Do I need to oil or lube them at any certain interval? What about keeping them clean? Thanks, Mike

[Anonymous]

bump..

[Anonymous]

Bump?
Well, first of all, you'd only need to lubricate them every other year or so, you get big problems when you over lubricate. To keep them clean, just swab a Q tip soaked in track cleaner on the wheels. Also keep the track clean, too.

[Anonymous]

Hi Mike
All of the care and maintainance information should be in the manufacturers instructions.
As cjm89 states more problems have been caused by over rather than under lubricating.
I would add keep it in its box when not in use, handle carefully on "N" those small details are Very fragile and only stand it on its wheels when its on the track "N" is wery sensative too dirt.
regards john

[BRAKIE]

Good maintenance is a must for long lasting and trouble free running locomotives!!
I clean and service mine every 90 days due to club use...I don't use grease but a ltiny drop of oil here and there..Now not bragging,but all of my locomotives including my Athearns will creep from tie to tie..

[CP5415]

First & foremost...
DON"T DROP IT!!!!!! [;)]

Gordon [:)]

[Anonymous]

Don't drop it that happened to my and my loco was ruined.Dont over oil or your are getting yourself into trouble.

[CBQ_Guy]

Most importantly -- Don't play with them in the bathtub!

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy

Most importantly -- Don't play with them in the bathtub!

Aw crap, now you tell me[:)][:)].

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by emeraldisle

QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy

Most importantly -- Don't play with them in the bathtub!

Aw crap, now you tell me[:)][:)].

I suppose next you're gonna tell me that it won't go any faster if I plug those track leads into the wall outlet, too, Right??[:D]

[Anonymous]

No, seriously folks...Don't go to sleep with your trains! They get rolled on.