HI folks. I have just returned to the world of model trains, with luck I managed to get back a lot of my rolling stock which a friend got from me but never used, along with some of my old locos. However this is what I'm stuck for. One of the locos I have just purchased from a second hand site here in NZ is a quite old Bachman 4-8-4 northern that appears to be brand new, or had minimal or no use. The rear drivers have rubber drive tyres on them unlike my other two. Who do I contact or does anyone know where I can get some? Many thanks Rob.
Click Here (http://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=qgj0f5cp24l2ojgahf2kt60387&keyword=tires) for available Bachmann Parts Dept Traction Tires info.
Looks like you need to visit a local model train store with your locomotive in hand.
Thanks for the response re drive tires (American spelling). My nearest hobby shop is a two hour drive but it may be worth the effort next time I'm over that way. Problem is that I don't think there is a Bachman importer or agent here in NZ but I'll keep trying for something as the loco is too nice to become a yard queen. Thanks Rob.
Consider using BULLFROG SNOT (http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/faq.asp) in place of the tractions tires if it is available from an in country source.
take the engine to a local hardware store and check in the O-ring section to see if you can find a rubber o-ring to fit the wheel
Quote from: mabloodhound on August 23, 2015, 10:50:06 AM
take the engine to a local hardware store and check in the O-ring section to see if you can find a rubber o-ring to fit the wheel
Keep in mind that the profile of a traction tire is flat where as on a standard O ring their round.....
Elastic bands for orthodontics (dental braces) come in various small sizes and you get lots of them for very little $$. Measure the approximate diameter and width of the wheels where the traction tire (the name used here in the US) goes and get something slightly smaller. For a vintage Mantua locomotive I bought 1/4" bands (sorry, I don't know the metric equivalent) that work great.
Thanks to all those who responded, I think the orthodontic way could be the answer. I'll check it out and come back with the answers I get. Thanks to all, Rob, NZ.