Percy-368100 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just dusted off my old Hornby set from 1994, a Caledonian steam train with 3 carriages, in order to introduce my children to the hobby only to find the traction tyres have perished and are slipping on both track and wheel. Hornby customer care say they can't help because the train is too old! Hoping to borrow from the wealth of knowledge here. What tyres do I need and where can I get 'em? Thanks, P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Peter’s Spares are making their own tyres and you may find a match by having the OD / ID and Width of your wheel slots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 The part number for the traction tyre you need is M1144, in more recent years sold in a pack of 10 under pack number X8030.Hornby no longer stock that pack and availability has dwindled at the main spares suppliers. However, as 96RAF says, Peters Spares has commissioned a replacement pack PS145.If you have any other locos from the same era - UK rather than China production - the tyres also fit most of the A1, A3, A4, B17, D49, Black 5, Churchward County 4-4-0, Compound, Coronation, King, Patriot, Princess, Saint, Schools, 28xx 2-8-0 and 8F (there are a few exceptions). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy-368100 Posted September 28, 2023 Author Share Posted September 28, 2023 Thank you both very much for your swift and helpful answers. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Barry of Cranworth Model Railway recommends using Marklin ones, he says they are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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