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0-6-0 traction tire change

Started by Don Stafford, August 22, 2011, 02:12:12 AM

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Don Stafford

I learned how to change traction tires on one of my 4-4-0 Americans. I didn't know how deceptively easy the task was until a tire fell off of my third generation (circa 1985) 0-6-0. The 4-4-0 was easy - just remove a screw on either side of the push rods to enable working the new tires on. But how in the world do you get past all of the push rods on an 0-6-0 to replace the traction tires? Can anyone help?
Don Stafford

the Bach-man

Dear Don,
The same way. Each driver has only one screw; remove it to replace the tire.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Don Stafford

Thanks Bach-Man.  Found the screw and got a new tire on.  Next step - replace the tender Repedo with a MicroTrains.  Think it will take a 1023.  Is that right? :)
Don Stafford

skipgear

1129-34

1129-1130 - you use factory coupler box.

1131-1134 - MT supplies replacement box.

I typically get the 1134 set as it comes with both short and long couplers in the same package.
Tony Hines

Modeling the B&O in Loveland, OH 1947-1950