12 Premier L-5 Electric Locomotive
5. Reassemble the gearbox and motor, being careful not to pinch any wires between the
motor mount and the gearbox.
6. After repeating the procedure for the other motor, reassmble the chassis and body,
being careful that the wire harnesses are not caught between the chassis and body and
reinstall the chassis screws.
Lubricate the axle bushings with oil. Use the diagram shown in Figure 4 above as a
guide and add grease to the points marked with a “O.”
Periodically check the locomotive
wheels and pickups for dirt and
buildup, which can cause poor
electrical contact and traction and
prematurely wear out the neoprene
traction tires. Wheels and tires can be
cleaned using denatured (not rubbing)
alcohol applied with a cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing Track
Cleaning Fluid and a clean rag or
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol.
Unplug the transformer and wipe the
rails of the track, turning the rag
frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on the rails. Thereafter, keep an eye
on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to ensure good electrical contact and to
lengthen the life of the tires.
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires and Track
Lubricate axle bushings
Figure 4: Lubricating the axle bushings
