How to service the Ringfield motor | Hornby/Lima 00 gauge model railways

[@brianfearn4246]

Methylated spirit is also excellent for cleaning 😊

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

Good shout Brian, haven’t tried that myself. Normally when I get methylated spirit it’s to burn on mamods etc!

[@brianfearn4246]

@@MapTheDragonRailways many thanks

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

3 in 1 oil is a bad idea you need a mineral oil like sewing machine oil some oils attack the plasic and leave a film on the contacts - i use eazi lube oil safe on plastic and nylon is why you dont use 3 in 1

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

Yes I’m aware of the debates with 3 in 1. I normally do use sewing machine but 3 in 1 is what I had at the time unfortunately. Thanks for watching Matthew

[@markwilson2052]

Not the right oil, you shouldn't use this, it will damage your watchers locos.

[@MapTheDragonRailways]

There are debates about using 3 in 1 oil out there and I’m aware that there’s more people against it than for it. Personally I recommend sewing machine oil as that’s what I normally use but due to not being able to pick any up for a while I had to resort to the 3 in 1. It’s only a temporary replacement that should be replaced soon. Thanks for the feedback and for watching Cheers Matthew