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Thanks for the tip, poliss. I think, after reflection, I will folow Graskie's advice and steer clear of any of the exposed -axle models. I am very keen but know my limitations at the moment. Still learning .......!

Many thanks, LC&DR. You have taken a lot of trouble in replying to my query. Much appreciated. Seeing this kind of expert advice gives me the comfort of knowing there are enthusiasts who really "know their stuff". I keep on learning never too old !

Thanks Graskie. I have reluctantly come to the same conclusion. I may just hang on to my 2 "un-re-wheelable" ones as spares or whatever. Values are so low it is barely worth putting them on eBay and having to trudge to my nearest Post Office. I have put lighting strips, battery powered into 2 coaches and the motion-activated lights work beautifully and add a nice touch to my layout which is mostly about branch lines.

Hello all. I have changed the wheels successfully and quite easily on several Triang Pullman "shorties" using R 8096 12.6 mm. diameter wheels. Very pleased with the improved running, especially over points. OK, all well and good. However, I am stumped when it comes to the "exposed-axle" variety, the ones with the split plastic axle covering and the metal axles showing through the lower chassis of the coach. Is there any way of changing these without resorting to drastic and difficult (for a cag-handed individual like myself) measures ? Perhaps a kit of parts, or wheels that fit over the metal axles ?