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Rugged Rails 2-8-0 Steam Engine
Maintenance
Lubricating and Greasing Instructions
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. 5. Do not
over-oil. Use only a drop or two on
each pivot point.
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. Remove the boiler by removing the body mounting screws shown in Fig. 6
3. Remove the Phillips screw (marked “GREASE”) (Fig. 6).
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 locomotive truck tongue to enhance its ability
to slide on the chassis. Follow the grease points shown on Fig. 6.
Figure 5: Lubricating the Locomotive
Lubricate axle
