HST Mainline Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I have bought the Santa's Express train set. Is it possible to buy replacement wheel sets in metal for the goods wagons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Are they plastic?I thought all were metal nowadays ....?Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Probably not, Sam was complaining about another wagon that had plastic wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 Yes its possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gricer Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 I have been replacing my older plastic and metal tyre versions as they deteriorate and I have often used the Hornby R8097 metal disc wheels. They are 12.6mm diameter and come in a pack of 12 axels. Other makes are available, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Dapol, Hornby and Bachmann make replacement wheel / axle sets, all generally of the same general design - a centre-bushed (insulation) metal wheel pushed onto a metal axle.They will have style and diameter options as well, so make sure you're not selecting a diameter too large for your wagons / bogies.Axle lengths can vary, so be careful here.Most will not have direct contact with the axles for power / conductivity if pickups were a consideration - but others are available.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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