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Title: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: bluedepot on October 14, 2018, 09:56:08 PM

hi everyone

i only have daywat oil and some other very light oil which i use for my n gauge locos.

can i use the same oil on ho scale trains? on any gears / worms that have dried out?

most of my new ho trains are fine as they came factory lubricated but a few second hand ones i got on ebay need oiling. (they are jouef, roco and piko)

cheers

tim

Title: Re: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: ntpntpntp on October 14, 2018, 10:16:34 PM

Yes, the Daywat will be fine for where you need oil.

For greasing gears and worms I use Labelle 106 PTFE grease rather than oil.

Title: Re: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: Newportnobby on October 15, 2018, 10:12:22 AM

I'd say the Gaugemaster GM619 I use is multiscale. Handy as it has a needle applicator.

Title: Re: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: bluedepot on October 15, 2018, 02:00:40 PM

Ok great thanks for replies!

Tim

Title: Re: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: Railwaygun on October 15, 2018, 02:20:05 PM

Remember that the best oil is the least oil!

1 drop between 2 (gear) teeth Is fine

Title: Re: oil for use on ho scale trains
Post by: Newportnobby on October 15, 2018, 03:32:10 PM

Basically, if you can see the oil you've used too much ;D

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