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Below are a few notes which will help you achieve many years of trouble free running.

Notes

• Do not oil bearings. These are sealed units and any oil will attract dirt which may cause damage.
• Before and after running clean and oil the centre area of the side frames where the cross support makes contact, including the springs. If you have purchased the spacer block and mounting plate occasionally grease the upper face of the spacer block.
• If for any reason you disassemble the bogie please make sure the parts go back together in exactly the same location.

Trouble Shooting

• Should you derail, check wheels for damage before re-railing. Any nicks on the flanges should be removed to avoid damage to track.
• The wheels are fixed to the axles using a retaining compound. If you find a bogie is regularly derailing, check to make sure all the wheels are still fixed to the axles. If one has come loose simply re-fix by applying a suitable retaining compound such as Loctite 601.
• The bogie may need running in. If the cross bar locks in the down position it may be necessary to loosen the two retaining bolts temporarily. If you have excessively rough track you may find the bogie performs better with these bolts locked off slightly loose.

Paul Middleton