What lubricants should I use on My Locomotives?

Garden Railroading
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Hello There,

I have just brought two Bachmann Locomotives including a mogul 2-6-0 and a GE 45 tonner. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what lubricants I could use that are easily accesible to buy. ( I live in the UK. So please could anyone tell me ones i could use instead of the expensive Bachmann E-Z lubes that i could buy from a DIY store.)

Many Thanks,

Jake [:D]

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Labelle sells the best lubes for model trains, you’ll have to look to a hobby shop to get but they are the best I’ve used. I use two grades, one light, one medium-heavy, the light for fine moving pieces, and the medium-heavy for gears and such.

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I have to agree with Vic labelle is the best , i use the oil , and grease ,which i get when i go to train shows. Ben

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Hi Jake, Dont buy any thing from a DIY store, go to a rail model shop give Glendale Junction a ring Tel 01778 343183 Or Bay Models Tel 01524 730101 I live in northamptonshire and find both very helpful. Glendale Junction is near Peterborough Bay Models is in Carnforth

Hope this helps John

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Thanks for your help everyone! I will give them a ring John - Big Thank you.

Regards,

Jake [:D]