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Discussion Boards => Williams by Bachmann => Topic started by: DaveT on December 20, 2009, 01:26:46 AM

Title: Berkshire traction tire problems
Post by: DaveT on December 20, 2009, 01:26:46 AM
Just bought a Williams Berkshire.  After less than 15 minutes of running it threw a traction tire.  Upon inspection, the metal rim that holds the rubber tire in place is loose.  The metal rim is probably press fit in the factory.  Is this fixable or do I need to return it?
Title: Re: Berkshire traction tire problems
Post by: Cobrabob8 on December 20, 2009, 12:29:09 PM
WOW, not sure on that one. I think that I would return it to WBB and let them handle it since it is a new loco.
Cobrabob.
Title: Re: Berkshire traction tire problems
Post by: hobo1 on January 15, 2010, 01:25:18 PM
you wont find that problem on lionels
Title: Re: Berkshire traction tire problems
Post by: Cobrabob8 on January 17, 2010, 10:18:47 AM
But, on the Lionel locomotive of the same quality of loco AND  large die-cast tender, you will find a much higher price and only one or possobly two road names to choose from! LOL!!! ;D ;)
Cobrabob.
Title: Re: Berkshire traction tire problems
Post by: MAPA JCT on January 17, 2010, 11:41:08 AM
If you just bought it, I'd return it for warranty repair. You must have a dated receipt from a bone fide WBB dealer.

Marty, MA&PA JCT