Drive tyres

[Robmanho]

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.

[Hunt]

Click Here for available Bachmann Parts Dept Traction Tires  info.

Looks like you need to visit a local model train store with your locomotive in hand.

[Robmanho]

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.

[Hunt]

Consider using BULLFROG SNOT in place of the tractions tires if it is available from an in country source.

[mabloodhound]

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

[GN.2-6-8-0]

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.....

[Ckrails]

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.

[Robmanho]

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.