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Maintaining and servicing your locomotive
Lubricating your locomotive
H
elp your steam locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain-
ing it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (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 locomotive’s wheels, contact roll-
ers, or your track.
You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness
on the parts indicated in Figure 5. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating, and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Figure 5. Lubrication points
Lubricate both sides of axles
with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate both sides of drive
rods with Lionel oil
sparingly
Lubricate with Lionel oil
sparingly
Body screw
Body screw
Body screw
Body screw
