spen wrote:
> I ain't no expert on lub oil for our locos but experience is a
> wonderful teacher. For the past 10 yrs or more I have been using "Zoom
> Spout" with great success for all the loco parts (other than the cyls and
> valves). In fact I have been using it for my Grandfather clock too! It is
> put out by Norvey Inc. in 4oz plastic bottles with a very useful
> "zoom" spout which can be extended to app. 6''. It is listed as
> "certified" for bushings, bearings, shafts and linkages etc. etc.
> Armite makes the same thing and calls it turbine oil for the same
> applications, I use either, depending what is on the shelf of my local
> Ace Hardware. It really keeps the parts well lubed also meaning that I
> don't have to oill every time I run--tho' I always check.
Me too! I learned of this oil from John Wieland 9 years ago. I get
mine at the Granger store. The zoom feature is really handy to reach
remote areas.
Clark
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Clark B Lord - Las Vegas, Nevada USA 702-431-3568
Live Steamer running 1:32, 1:20.3, 1:12 & 1:8 engines
