Wahl oil works as a good lubricant and track cleaner, but it badly damages traction tires of tender-driven locos. I know from experience -- Wahl oil expanded and damaged the tires on one of my Hornby tender-driven locos and I've been waiting for replacement tires for months now!
As an alternative to Wahl oil, I've just started using Labelle 104 synthetic multi-purpose oil. Just wondering if anyone knows if this will also damage traction tires? I suspect it won't, but I want to be extra careful this time!!
Just to clarify, I only intend to use the Labelle oil for lubricating only (not cleaning track).
Thanks,
Rob
As an alternative to Wahl oil, I've just started using Labelle 104 synthetic multi-purpose oil. Just wondering if anyone knows if this will also damage traction tires? I suspect it won't, but I want to be extra careful this time!!
Just to clarify, I only intend to use the Labelle oil for lubricating only (not cleaning track).
Thanks,
Rob