Jimbo1707820979 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Can any good soul compile and post a list of locos that have traction tyres ? Then such 'orrid beasts could be avoided or at least the purchaser would be forewarned of possible problems. The presence of traction tyres is not usually listed in loco specs. Or am I wrong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 My 14xx traction tyres arrived 1st class post this morning and the locomotive is now back running on the layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Glad to hear that!! Seems to have been quite an effort required for something so ... simple!! Needs to be a list of traction tyres - with all alternative references (many will be identical) with their OD, width and tyre depth / thickness. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntless Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 I have managed to obtain some Marklin 7152 traction tyres. They seemed small but stretched and fitted OK on my Hornby 14XX. So it is now back in working order. Maybe that info might be of help to others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dauntless Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Are they narrower than the Hornby version? I was thinking about a friend's Airfix 0-4-2T where the slots /recesses in the wheels aren't as wide as Hornby's locomotive.Well, they seem a good fit in the grooves on my engine's wheels. I don't have any new Hornby ones to compare the Marklin ones with. The diamater of the new ones seemed small, but they stretched to fit. Acording to the description I saw they are supposed to be for 20-22mm wheels.The old Hornby traction tyres were perished, hardened and broken so not really able to compare. I can't comment on the Airfix model. However, as they are made from a stretchy/flexible material I imagine they may adapt a bit to different dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Sad that Hornby seem not to bother holding spares, even for current production models. At the prices they expect us pay these days we should be having a far better service to keep our expensive loco's running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Have you checked their spares on here. They’re getting there. They do 13 different traction tyres. In the past I found that any one will fit a myriad of locos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I have just restored a Hornby 14xx that I bought off eBay a few months ago. the traction tyres had perished luckily I had some in my spares box these were the last pair I had. I can't see why Hornby are not making them any more as they have released theR3692 14xx in the railroad range again this year only came out a few months ago. will have to hope the tyres on my two models last a long time if they're not going to be available spare parts. maybe Peters spares well have some replacements made like they have for some older lima models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 A bit expensive, initially, but are the 14XX wheels for the latest models compatible with these older models?Do they have tyres?Could replace the wheels and get a small stock - keep out of sunshine and sealed - of spare tyres - if the loco is 'a keeper'. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 The phrase "We're sorry, the website has sold out of this item and we're not expecting any more stock." doesn’t necessarily mean the tyres won’t appear again. This has appeared before and the item has reappeared. I reckon "we don’t know when any more will be in stock" would be better. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 According to Hornby Technical Support no spare tyres are expected to be produced. Peters Spares told me they would need to produce a minimum run of 5,000 but were unable to do so because the 14xx is a current model and would break license agreements. Perhaps Hornby need to be more clear on the future situation regarding this particular spares item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 i've got hold of some Markin traction tyres, are there any tips or tricks to removing the con rod to fit them? I tried similar on an old Bachmann loco the other day and only managed to snap the head off the pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Good grief what did you use asocket set? Just gently unscrew them. You need a nut spinner. Spinner is the proper term. https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/con-rod-nut-spanner-double-ended.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGee Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 The 14xx doesn't use the the hex head screws, it uses round headed push in rivets/pins. As was the Bachmann, it's pins must have been pushed in with a press they were so tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 In that case small pliers and remove as if unscrewing. Does the head not have two flat faces? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigskybirds Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 To remove follow Hornbys instructions, place a flat screwdriver blade under the connecting rod near the pin and gently prize upwards. They come out without any damage and no need for pliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 That’ll work, I prefer pliers, don’t like levering things on plastic wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptCluster Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Can any good soul compile and post a list of locos that have traction tyres ? Then such 'orrid beasts could be avoided or at least the purchaser would be forewarned of possible problems. The presence of traction tyres is not usually listed in loco specs. Or am I wrong ?Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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