Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
One of the problems you are likely to encounter when digging an old loco out of storage or when you buy one at a flea market or train show is they may run poorly if at all. However the issue can usually be fixed quite easily with a little grease and oil. In this video I'll show you how to bring an old loco back to life using an Athearn F7A unit. However, these techniques will usually work with just about any model loco as manufacturers often us similar designs. Following is a list of the products that may be needed.
Labelle 102 or 107 Oil
Labelle 106 Teflon Grease
Woodland Scenics Lite Oil
Woodland Scenics HL657 Teflon Grease
One of the problems you are likely to encounter when digging an old loco out of storage or when you buy one at a flea market or train show is they may run poorly if at all. However the issue can usually be fixed quite easily with a little grease and oil. In this video I'll show you how to bring an old loco back to life using an Athearn F7A unit. However, these techniques will usually work with just about any model loco as manufacturers often us similar designs. Following is a list of the products that may be needed.
Labelle 102 or 107 Oil
Labelle 106 Teflon Grease
Woodland Scenics Lite Oil
Woodland Scenics HL657 Teflon Grease
