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Post by Mopacman on Dec 23, 2023 20:21:42 GMT
As I started collecting more trains, I started keeping an inventory of my trains. By doing so, purchase records could be kept for insurance purposes, creating contacts for past sellers, and tracking maintenance on my trains. I maintain all of the trains that are purchased as soon as i receive them. Whether it is oiling axles on freight and/or passenger cars, replacing old grease on locomotives, or making repairs, I no longer rely on only my memory for determining when I last maintained a specific piece of rolling stock. I set up a document on Excel, and regularly update it. Does anyone else keep similar records? If so, I would be interested to know what means of keeping records that are used. Are there any programs that exist that would be better for record keeping than what I use.
I wish everyone Happy Holidays, and hope that you all have pleasant childhood memories of playing with trains! Nothing better for me than reliving the generosity of those who were responsible for starting me on a lifelong hobby of trains! I hope to return the favor.
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Post by josef on Dec 23, 2023 20:38:47 GMT
My busy maintenance time is 1st week of every month, on my last layouts and my new one will follow same routines and hasn't failed me yet. Each month I pull every engine from layout and oil them, each new engine added, same and goes into my monthly. Tracks are also cleaned running my track cleaner car several time around tracks and in and out of sidings. Same is done for all rollers and wheels for engines and cars that have pickups and rollers, all cleaned. Once a year after New Years I check all smokers and grease on engines and replace as needed.
Also every engine is run on layout no later then every 3 months to prevent grease hardening and checking all electronics and everything working. Also all screws and nuts checked for any possible loosening and coming off or dropping down.
That's all I have ever done. But, when I was in "N" scale and had nearly 50+ engines, yes I kept a record as your doing. But the record was also were I bought and cost, etc. for insurance purpose also.
Good idea what your doing and passing on.
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Post by david1 on Dec 24, 2023 3:43:19 GMT
I keep no records but I have oiled and greased my trains when needed. I usually oil every six months or squeaking. First week of December all engines get greased. When I was working I decided there was no need for another job keeping track of what I bought and maintenance schedules. But if you like keeping records and doing maintenance on a timely schedule then by all means do it. But its not for me.
Dave
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Post by curtis on Dec 24, 2023 13:02:17 GMT
I have an inventory spreadsheet that I had got from someone else who had designed t. Very detailed.You could add a page to that workbook for maintenance.
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Post by Adam on Dec 24, 2023 13:23:27 GMT
I thought about taking inventory but it just takes a long time and I never seem to find the time. Smart idea if you are organized enough.
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