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Maintaining and servicing your set
Lubricating your locomotive
H
elp your Lionel locomotive lead a long and productive life on your railroad by maintain-
ing it properly.
We recommend that you purchase a Lionel Lubrication and Maintenance Kit (6-62927),
available from your Lionel dealer. Two basic rules to keep in mind:
never
over-lubricate (a
small amount will do), and avoid getting grease or oil on the locomotive’s wheels
or
your
track. You’ll know your locomotive requires lubrication when visual inspection reveals dryness
on the parts indicated in Figure 8. Remove accumulated dirt and dust before lubricating and
always lubricate any locomotive emerging from prolonged storage.
Figure 8. Underside details and lubrication points
SMOKE
ON
OFF
WHISTLE
ON
OFF
REVERSE
ON
OFF
Lubricate with
Lionel oil
sparingly
Body screws
Body screws
Underside of the locomotive