Motor pulling power, possible over loading.

[late starter]

Hello, gents,

I know when i consult forum members, i have the benefit of your knowledge & experience.

  In my collection i have 4 beatifully preserved Hornby Dublo coaches (what quality!) They seem to be a little more substantial in weight than later years models, so i would pose the following question:  Will i be straining the motors of any of the following locos by pulling all 4, ie All Hornby: Schools class 5, class K1, class B 16, and a used, but v good Bachmann class  B1? My pacifics have no difficulty  

     Many Thanks..

[late starter]

Gents, excuse the spelling mistake, ie should be beautiful, only saw when posted!!

[Howbi]

Most unlikely to overload the motors because the worst that can happen, when moving off from standstill, you will get wheel spin as in real life.........once underway momentum will come into effect so little strain on the motor.......HB

[96RAF]

You are more likely to strain the motor if you have gradients on your circuit. You will know instinctively if the loco is having a hard time of it.

Rob

[LCDR]

Vintage  Hornby Dublo rolling stock will benefit from a tiny drop of oil on the axle bearing. (Mind you don't get it on the wheel treads) Light oil designed for oiling model locomotives in an  needle applicator pack would be perfect, but of you haven't got any and unlike modern model trains a tiny drop of 3 in1 applied on a pin would do. .  (Don't use it on modern Hornby!!)

[late starter]

Thanks gents

I remember reading a Hornby publication saying that most of the wear to motors is caused by running at excessively high, or low, speeds, plus over loading. Sometimes, when visiting model railway exhibitions i see massively over  loaded trains going at crawling speed! Surely this cant be good for the motors?

Ive heard that tip about old Hornby stock before, although they run smoothly, will do, but i will use the P*** veg based one!

KC.