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I like using dry graphite in my truck side frames.  When assembling or while cleaning my rolling stock (wheels get very dirty on club layouts), I usually keep a truck tuner and a sharpened #2 pencil handy.  I rub the pencil inside the side frame where the axle makes contact and also run the pencil on the surface of the axle.  I have had pretty decent results (wheel spins freely by rolling it with my finger for over 20 seconds).  If it doesnt spin well, then I use the truck tuner to clean out the inside of the sideframe. I have two of those 4-4-0s and they are very slippery.  I have toyed with the idea of using bullfrog snot on one of the drive wheels, at the cost of potentially loosing power pick up... not sure if the gain is worth the loss.  I just packed up my 4-4-0s because I am moving, so I cant look at mine, but you might look inside and see if there is room to add weight in the boiler.  Also under the cab roof or inside the cab might be a good area to hide weight.  There isnt a lot of room to play with, but you should be able to squeeze in at least 1/2 oz of lead (If you are okay with playing with lead).
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