Newby Whoopso

[Traveler]

It is the Chattanooga. The giver of this gift didn't pay list.

Now, I'm wondering that since the trucks don't need any lube since they are plastic, should I remove them from the cars and wash them with a degreaser (a la dish soap) to may sure there is nothing to attract dirt, lint etc.?

I don't generally consider myself AR, but I do like to have an SOP for steps that I will repeat and there is a certain amount of comfort in knowing that things are "just so".

On a side note, I've never been able to answer the question, "is anal retentive hyphenated?"   

-BT.

[Traveler]

Found this thread. Will proceed accordingly.

Thanks.

-BT.

[Traveler]

After removing the trucks and gently cleaning them with warm water and a little dish soap, I rinsed them in running water and then swished them in an alcohol bath. My assistant carefully reattached them.

Once put back, I made the startling discovery that the wheels all now spin pretty freely. My working hypothesis is that the wheels, being fresh from the factory, simply needed to be run a bit to break them in. Before, I had some wheels that would barely revolve a full turn when finger spun. All now spin for a few seconds.

Thanks again.

-BT.

[electrical whiz kid]

That worked out for you; I am glad.  Good operational wheels are critical to your ultimate satisfation.
Good luck.

Rich c.

[jbrock27]

Found this thread.
-BT.

Good, you found what I call a "classic". 
Like Rich, I am also glad you solved things.  If you intend to expand your rolling stock collection, I do suggest you obtain the truck tuner from Micro Mark for future use

[electrical whiz kid]

Jim;
I have been using LaBelle Lubes for a long time.  They are made specifically for locomotive gearing and valve rigging.  No complaints yet.

Rich C.

[jbrock27]

I know you do, you have mentioned it several times before.  I know it is good stuff, but with the name, comes a higher price, for stuff you can get that does the same, for a lesser price.  Just my viewpoint.

[electrical whiz kid]

Jim;
Point well taken.  Also said; we pay our money and place our bets...

Rich C.

[jbrock27]

I also see your point. 
It is just that when brand X is putting out synthetic oil for moving metal train parts and brand X is putting out Teflon grease (PTFE based) and that is all the same as what LaBelle puts out, I don't see the risk involved with going with brand X.
Much like when I buy 5W30 oil to change the oil in my truck, I don't care whose name is on the quart bottle, as long as it has the API Service SN circle/label on it.

[electrical whiz kid]

It's your jing; it is your choice...this is what I, and a bunch of other guys stuck their necks out for.  How about you?

Rich C.

[jbrock27]

...this is what I, and a bunch of other guys stuck their necks out for.  How about you?
Rich C.

You're exactly right it is my jing and my decision to spend it how and where I wish.  If I can help by giving others options they may not have given thought to, then all the better. 
And oh, I'm sorry, do I need to have served in Nam, in order to have an opinion of where my $$ goes?  Or are you suggesting I should  thank a VET every time I go to make a purchase?  Do I need to provide my family history to you, to somehow satisfy you that I am entitled to have freedom of choice?
I think you need to step off, Rich .