I need to find Calumet's traction tires for Tyco's tender drive. I know it was in last years Walther's reference catalog. Where could I find these? " Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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i checked into buying tires for my Chatnooga Choo Choo from Toy Train Heaven $7.00 plus $10.00 s & H. Forget it
So i went with the #47 O ring as suggested by Smokey. They were a struggle to get on but i prevailed.
I had traction but they raised the wheel just enough that I'd get a derail every once in awhile.
I took the rings off the wheels. Slipped them on a 5/16 bit. Put the bit in my Dewalt drill and while slowly running the drill ground them down on a fine wheel.
Crude but no more derails
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that's funny, i've thought about doing the same thing. but honestly i've never had the need. the tender drive is a little different than a 430 or 630. i don't know if it's the wieght transfer or what. regaurdless, the o rings are a heck of a lot better deal. i use a 90* bent dental (automotive) pick to put them on. it makes it easier.jerry
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 10:11:05 AM
Where could I find these?
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Posted - May 18 2010 : 12:13:28 PM
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