What is rail grease?
A range of mineral and/or biodegradable greases for all needs linked to transport by rail.
Which type of lubricant oil is used for railway tracks?
Interflon lubricants are used to maintain Network Rail tracks. Interflon has successfully devised a technology to lubricate (Interflon Lube EP) without dismantling them.
How do you clean a model locomotive?
Museums generally use an extremely mild (1 percent) solution of soap and water to clean artifacts. The same will work on models. Apply a mild soap wash with a cloth or towel that is slightly damp. Work slowly and cautiously until you find the pressure and moisture necessary to remove the dirt and only the dirt.
Is White lithium grease good for plastic gears?
It’s not advisable to use them on plastic parts. As lithium is based on petroleum, it tends to speed up rubber and plastic components decay.
What is the slipperiest lubricant?
Silicone
Silicone is the slipperiest of all lubricants, so it’s a great choice for items that slide against one another. Silicone repels water, but not water vapor, so you can use it to dry out electrical connectors.
How do I prepare the Bachmann K-27 for Operation?
The product engineers at Bachmann designed the K-27 in such a way that only a few simple steps are needed to prepare it for operation. We recommend high quality lubricants designed for operations outdoors, such as Bachmann’s line of E-Z Lube® products. To begin, be sure to choose a large, flat, sturdy surface on which to work.
What kind of lubricant do you use for locomotives?
We recommend high quality lubricants designed for operations outdoors, such as Bachmann’s line of E-Z Lube® products. To begin, be sure to choose a large, flat, sturdy surface on which to work. Use the foam top from the K-27’s packaging as a cradle for your locomotive.
How do you lubricate a K-27 locomotive?
Use the foam top from the K-27’s packaging as a cradle for your locomotive. Next, turn the locomotive upside down and gently place it in the foam cradle so you can easily access the wheels, axles, and valve gear (as shown in figure 1). Begin lubrication at the front of the locomotive and work towards the rear, starting with the front truck.
How do you lubricate a double hung valve gear?
Next lubricate the axles where they pass through the truck side frames. Finally put a drop of heavy oil on the pivot point where the truck attaches to the frame (figure 3). Moving on to the double hung valve gear, use heavy viscosity oil to lubricate all of the bearing surfaces where metal contacts metal (figure 4).