Lube iol

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Some time ago when I was looking from some oil to lube my locos at my local LHS , should it become necessary I showed him this. He said yes that’ll work fine. I showed him the “do not use on plastic” message but he said not to worry. So my question. Is it or isn’t it safe for use on modern Locomotives?

Thanks,

Tom

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I havn’t seen that bottle of LaBelle in more years than I care to admit! If it says don’t use on plastic, DON’T!! Get a new LaBelle oiler at another LHS that knows the difference!

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Don’t use that 101 on plastics, you will be sorry!

That LHS clerk doesn’t know what he’s talking about. I tried some of that stuff on an Athearn BB locomotive back in the 80’s and it destroyed the gears.

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Thanks, I thought so. Good thing I haven’t used it yet.

Tom