Care and Maintenance of Steam locos

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Anybody have any advice or know of good books to read on the care and maintenance of steam locos?

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Model or prototype?

For model, Kambach’s got a book: http://www.kalmbachstore.com/12221.html

Amdre

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For HO model steamers.

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Are you looking at just general care or are you looking at tear down and complete overhaul? I have over 20 HO steam engines that vary from old Mantua to some very nice brass imports. Most of the procedures are the same but there some differences when it comes to high end units and how to access and maintain them. Can you list the equipment you are wanting to work on and I could give you a run down on what I do with them if I have that unit.

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I’m new to this hobby! I just purchased 3 MTH steam locos: A Big Boy, 4-8-4 Mohawk, and a 2-8-2 Mikado. Just looking for info on how to maintain them from day to day usage and any other suggestions you may have!

Thanks