Märklin 55001 Br 89 "Malvine"

[Paul M]

, allowed oil and condensate to enter the box frame where a nasty slime accumulated. Must remember to clean before winter lay-off !

It doesn't matter how well I clean my engines, the next time they're taken out, they are still covered in crude. I'm sure the engines are having a laugh at my expense, like a dog who finds a muddy puddle as soon as it's had a bath

 

[dunnyrail]

It doesn't matter how well I clean my engines, the next time they're taken out, they are still covered in crude. I'm sure the engines are having a laugh at my expense, like a dog who finds a muddy puddle as soon as it's had a bath

Oily messy things are going to collect dust like a dust mite, even after cleaned there will still be traces of oil. I got fd up of cleaning mine after every running day years ago.

 

[ol_hogger]

It's a messy hobby, agreed. Just that trapped moisture and steel axles don't mix well. Worthwhile trying to dry it out thouroughly before the winter lay-over.

 

[Paul M]

It's messy hobby, agreed. Just that trapped moisture and steel axles don't mix well. Worthwhile trying to dry it out thouroughly before the winter lay-over.

Mine are so greasy and oily, rust doesn't stand a chance!

 

[ol_hogger]

Can't help the feeling of
being accused of a cleaning habit !
Have a look at all those pictures to know better ;-)

 

[ol_hogger]

Just a remark :

For axles and motion I use a quite light oil reasoning this will flush out any grit rather than form an abrasive paste.

As a result the track does not iook neither nice nor neat, though.