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Anyone have experience using 3-in-1 oil as a lubricant for model railroad motive power and rolling stock? One of my tenders has developed a nasty screech. I don't have any lubricant specifically marketed for model rairlroading, but I do have a bottle of 3-in-1 in the garage. The label makes...

The track crew finished spiking down the planks that were used in making the crossings.

It appears the guys did get the crossing planks in and just about finished on the main line with the exception of the 4x6 riser to butt against the ends of the ties. I see too where they need to spike the ends of the boards down as it looks like one is already sticking up a bit! It also...

These two old time tanks cars show the extent of my weathering which is sorely lacking in my estimation. Also I noticed from taking the picture that the Zeroline car isn't even finished being assembled as it missing laders and a break wheel & chain and the trucks aren't even rusted...

Early Standardd Oil vertical tanks and stair ways by Scale Structures - their image inhanced.

This macro shot of the wood retaining wall also shows the temporary code 55 rail spiked down for the shot. It will be removed to distress the ties before staining and replaced. The 8V cans are used to represent a couple of early storage tanks that they will be turned into and maybe a couple...

Pump Oil, easy to construct, with simple materials.

Pump Oil, easy to construct, with simple materials.

Pump Oil, easy to construct, with simple materials.