Liambp Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I have a LNER D49 4-4-0 locomotive (Burton) with perished traction tyres that I would like to repair but the required parts (X6451 I believe) are out of stock everywhere. There is one sketchy listing on ebay offering a pair of tyres for not far off the normal price of a ten pack. What are my options? Are these likely to come back in stock? Could I substitute an alternative model? Could I make my own (rubber bands)?I am a very novice collector. My wife bought me this engine a few years back and it sat on my shelf as an ornament and now I would like to try and get it running. I am not sure why the tyres perished because it hasn't be subject to any wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Rubber does perish over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Peters Spare have their own brand replacement tyres but you generally have to know ID, OD and width to find a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 @LiambpIf you have a calliper you could measure the diameter of the wheels, not including the flanges then ask someone like Peter's Spares if they have any equivalents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liambp Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 Thank you all for the replies. I don't have a calipers but I notice that Peters Spares used to stock the ones I need. Perhaps they can recommend an equivalent. I will write to them and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 They do have an equivalent, I think, in the T9 tyre X9962. In real life, the driving wheel diameter was only 1 inch different so the tyres may well fit. However, generally, the price is much the same as the D49 tyres unless you opt for a pack of 10, so there is little to be gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liambp Posted January 17, 2022 Author Share Posted January 17, 2022 Just updating my post in case anyone else faces same problem. Peter Corbitt (Peter's Spares) was kind enough to reply to me. The tyres in question have been on back order for a long time and Hornby have not given an indication of a delivery date. Unfortunately Peter has no compatible substitutes but he did suggest that it might be possible to make your own with the oddly named "Bullfrog Snot". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 "Bullfrog Snot" is a well documented product, but note that it is not a long lasting solution and may need frequent reapplication.As an analogy, it is a bit like using a "space saver" wheel when you get a puncture on your car. It works, but it is not designed for long term use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORKY. Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I googled "x6451 Hornby" and several ebay sellers popped up.. one with 97 pairs in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I use Marklin part number 7152 for the Hornby 4-4-0 locomotives from the railroad range.They're a great fit and give much better performance than the originals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonvale Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I'm a big fan of Bullfrog Snot - I never replace traction tyres unless they came supplied with the loco.It's easy to apply, just paint it on to a rotating wheel then let it cure for about 24 hours. 2 or 3 coats may be required.The stuff can be applied to non-tyred wheels to give greater all round traction.Once cured it is easily removable, so plenty of fun to be had experimenting without risk of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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