I was given a B'mann 2-8-4 loco (item # 50902-No sound) for Christmas. Beautiful loco. but...
When I placed it on the rails for the first time I noticed it made a noise which you might take for a chuff, but being a no-sound loco, that was ruled out. What's more, it only does it consistently when going down a slight incline. It will make the sound every now and then on level track.
I figured it might need breaking-in to get rid of the noise, but after several hours of running the noise remains. Might it require lubrication..?? I would think that a new loco would be factory-oiled and run without a hitch...If a lube is required, is Labelle 108 oil plastic-friendly..?? And which parts of the power train would require oiling..??
Thanks for any help you may provide.
Gus.
When I placed it on the rails for the first time I noticed it made a noise which you might take for a chuff, but being a no-sound loco, that was ruled out. What's more, it only does it consistently when going down a slight incline. It will make the sound every now and then on level track.
I figured it might need breaking-in to get rid of the noise, but after several hours of running the noise remains. Might it require lubrication..?? I would think that a new loco would be factory-oiled and run without a hitch...If a lube is required, is Labelle 108 oil plastic-friendly..?? And which parts of the power train would require oiling..??
Thanks for any help you may provide.
Gus.