Comfort Locomotive Cradle for Repair & Maintenance of Locomotives and Wagons

The model railway locomotive cradle is an indispensable tool for every model railroader who values careful and safe repair and maintenance of their valuable vehicles. Whether it's a locomotive or a wagon - with this comfortable repair cradle, your models are optimally protected. The age-resistant industrial foam used is not only UV-stable but also offers a dimensionally stable construction, providing an ideal base for all work. This protects your models from scratches and damage during maintenance. The cradle is specifically designed to securely and gently fix your model railway in place. This is achieved with two soft foam inserts of different thicknesses and two profile angles that can be individually adapted to the model. For longer vehicles, such as long freight wagons or steam locomotives, optionally available additional profile angles can be used to ensure even better and more even fixation.

Overall, one side of the locomotive cradle features six practical compartments that ensure order and overview. Three of these compartments offer deeper hold for bottles and cans, ideal for storing oils, greases, paints, or other small tools and materials needed during repair (not included). Three other compartments are shallower and suitable for smaller parts like screws, couplings, or add-on parts. One of these shallow compartments is magnetic, which is particularly practical for securely holding small parts and preventing accidental drops. The dimensions of the locomotive cradle are 360 x 165 x 60 mm, which is a good size for most model railway vehicles. It is available for common gauges:

• Gauge H0
• Gauge TT
• Gauge N

Video on using the locomotive cradle with tips & tricks:

Summary of the video on repairing and maintaining model railway vehicles with the locomotive cradle:

This video introduces the locomotive cradle, a special tool for model railroaders. The cradle consists of various components, and the scope of delivery includes:

• 2x profile angles in the ordered gauge
• 2x foam inserts made of slightly softer material
• The locomotive cradle itself, whose foam is somewhat harder but designed so that no parts of locomotives or wagons are damaged.
• Integrated compartments for grease or oil, as well as for small parts, with one surface being magnetic.

How to use the locomotive cradle:

• Fixing model wagons: First, place a foam insert as a raised base in the locomotive cradle. Then carefully position the wagon on it; it is now non-slip fixed, allowing minor repairs to be carried out comfortably.
• Easy insertion of locomotives with profile angles: First, insert the profile angles into the locomotive cradle. Then carefully place the steam locomotive sideways on the edge of the cradle. Be careful not to tear off any add-on parts when carefully placing the model upside down into the device. Tip: For long vehicles, it is advisable to purchase additional profile angles. These ensure an even better and more uniform support of the vehicle in the locomotive cradle.
• The profile angles are available not only for H0 gauge but also for TT, N, H0m, or H0e gauges.

Tips for care & maintenance of vehicles with the locomotive cradle:

Once the vehicle is securely fixed in the locomotive cradle, maintenance work can begin. At fohrmann.com, you will find a selection of high-quality lubricants:

• High-performance products: Both the high-performance oil and the high-performance grease contain Teflon®. This ensures a relubricating effect, so that an axle or shaft cannot seize and a certain lubrication is always guaranteed.
• Alternative lubricants: The well-known locomotive grease B52 and the special clock oil No. 5 from Tillwich are also excellent options. These products often come with a small spatula, which makes it easier to reach hard-to-access areas.

The most important thing about lubrication:

• Oil is ideal for axles and shafts.
• Grease is best suited for gears.

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