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Model Train Lubrication
Walter J sent in his tip to share:
“I don’t lubricate my trains with heavy oils as it can leave too much of waste between gears and wheels, which will do more harm than good. You can use a thin oil but D-40 is too thin to provide proper lubrication for the wheels. I use sewing machine oil but if you are looking for a branded lubricant, consider buying Labelle model train oil as it is one of the best you get in the market. That’s my opinion anyway. What do others think?”
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I use the ‘Singer’ brand of sewing machine oil, it works well on my rifles, too.
Have you tried using ATF, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
It does not congeal or harden, is not gummy, seems harmless to plastic and rubber, is fine enough to flow into tight places with little clearance, cheap to buy…
I also use ATF oil and appy this with an old Humbrol glue bottle that has been cleaned out. I use the type with the fine steel tube so that I can regulate the number of drops of oil on the parts requiring lubrication.