tips for running your 2-10-2

[n-scale chesapeake & ohio]

hi i found some tricks for running the 2-10-2 in n-scale. if you hear squeeking DO NOT oil the side rods try oiling the truck axles first if it still squeeks oil the mounts for the trucks if it continues then oil the side rods and every little piece not just one or two. after oiling run full throttle for at least 30-60 minutes BEFORE putting it away or it will get in the engine and you will be in a world of hurt. run through the throttle range forward AND reverse for quite some time then the locomotive will run smoothly and quitely afterword with an excellent slow speed that is perfect for slow freight drags.also add bullfrog snot for traction and add a spring to the front truck.