Reply to "Is Red n Tacky Really Good to Use in Our Trains??...Maybe Not."

Ray LombardoOGR Forum Member

RickO posted:
After doing some Internet searching.
Red n Tacky is an EP (extreme pressure) grease with a "high level of EP additives".
These EP additives contain sulphur which will attack brass and bronze components.
https://www.machinerylubricati...ep-additives-effects
Opinions?

Your question is a good one but will kick off a mini storm as people attempt to justify why the approach they have used for years is correct - red n tacky, motor oil, gear oil etc. For those of us who are not petroleum engineers, the best way not to screw it up is to use an oil and grease specified by the manufacturer. Both MTH and Lionel well maintenance kits for locos. That is what I would do.

Also model O gauge train gear sets are not under extreme stress. A little goes a long way in terms of lubricant.

2/11/1911:07 AM

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