12 Railking 2-8-8-8-2 Triplex
Maintenance
The engine should be well oiled and greased in order to run properly.
You should regularly lubricate all side rods, linkage components and
pickup rollers to prevent them from squeaking. Use light household oil
and follow the lubrication points marked “L” in Fig. 2. Do not
over-oil. Use only a drop or two on each pivot point.
DO NOT
OVER OIL
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws
Body Mount Screws
Tender
Engine
Figure 5: Removing The Body
The locomotive’s internal gearing was greased at the factory and should not need
additional grease until after 50 hours of operation or one year, whichever comes first. To
access the gear box and axles, do the following:
1. Turn the engine upside down.
2. First remove the six body mount screws to separate the chassis from the boiler and
tender shell. Four of the screws in the engine are located through holes in the drive
blocks. Truck may need to be moved to see the screws.
3. Remove the Phillips screw (marked “GREASE”) located at each set of wheels (Fig. 6)
and the gearbox cover screws (Fig. 7).
4. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (approx. 1-2 ml.) of lithium-based
grease into the gearbox and axles.
5. Replace the screws and reassemble the boiler.
You should also grease the leading and trailing locomotive truck tongues to enhance their
ability to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 6.
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
