Lionel 255 - Cleaning the Wheels, Tires and Track

3. Remove body and unscrew gear box 5. Remove cap from gear box.
6. Use a grease tube dispenser to put a small amount (1-2ml.) of lithium-based
grease into the gearbox and axles. Reassemble engine in reverse order.
Cleaning The Wheels, Tires, and Track
Periodically check the locomotive wheels and
pickups for dirt and buildup, which can cause
poor electrical contact and traction and
prematurely wear out the neoprene traction
tires. Wheels and tires can be cleaned using
denatured (not rubbing) alcohol applied with a
cotton swab.
To clean the track, use RailKing® Track
Cleaning Fluid found in Maintenance Kit (30-50010) or denatured (not
rubbing) alcohol and a clean rag. Unplug the transformer and wipe the rails of
the track, turning the rag frequently to ensure that you are using clean cloth on
the rails. Thereafter, keep an eye on the track and clean it when it gets dirty to
ensure good electrical contact and to lengthen the life of the tires.
Clean any type of track with this heavy-duty track cleaning block ( .
Durably constructed from ABS plastic, the block includes a built-in cleaning pad.
For really stubborn track, you can insert sandpaper into the block in just a few
quick steps.
40-1099)
Track Cleaning Block (40-1099)
Maintenance Kit (30-50010)
Lionel Corporation No. 255, 260 & 263 Steam Engines with Proto-Sound® 3.0
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Fig. 12: Unscrewing Gearbox screws
Fig. 13: Removing Cap