N scale locomotive cleaning

kinggargantuan · 03-30-2008, 05:06 PM

I picked up a set of N scale stuff on Saturday that included 3 locomotives.

One of the steam engines gears/wheels dont want to turn and when I took it's cap off, it has that worm gear which also doesnt always turn when the wheels are put to the track.

Another one i have, diesel, "works" but it's very jumpy and loud. maybe just needs oil?

Any tips on cleaning/maintenance of N scale locos? The HO scale ones I have dont seem to have as many visible gears on them so i'm a little leery of taking these N scale apart.

Thanks in advance.

03-30-2008, 05:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
kinggargantuan Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	N scale locomotive cleaning I picked up a set of N scale stuff on Saturday that included 3 locomotives. One of the steam engines gears/wheels dont want to turn and when I took it's cap off, it has that worm gear which also doesnt always turn when the wheels are put to the track. Another one i have, diesel, "works" but it's very jumpy and loud. maybe just needs oil? Any tips on cleaning/maintenance of N scale locos? The HO scale ones I have dont seem to have as many visible gears on them so i'm a little leery of taking these N scale apart. Thanks in advance.

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