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Maintaining and servicing your set
Figure 9. Lubrication points
Lubricating your 4-4-2 locomotive
H
elp your 4-4-2 steam locomotive lead a
long and productive life on your rail-
road by maintaining it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel
Lubrication and Maintenance Kit
(no. 6-62927), available from your Lionel
dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind: never
over-lubricate (a small amount will do) and
avoid getting grease or oil on the locomo-
tive’s wheels, contact rollers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires
lubrication when visual inspection reveals
dryness on the parts indicated in Figure 9.
Remove accumulated dirt and dust before
lubricating, and always lubricate any loco-
motive emerging from prolonged storage.
Lubricate axle ends
with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate gears with
Lionel grease
sparingly
Lubricate axle ends
with Lionel oil
sparingly
