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4-4-0 LionChief's rubber wheels are deteriorating
By: A-B Date: January 8, 2021, 9:55 am
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I as well own a 2-8-4 which has absolutely zero black rubber on
the track but my 4-4-0 is constantly leaving black rubber on
the tracks. I use rubbing alcohol to get the black rubber off
the track but eventually the entire wheels are going to be
metal. Can I just leave that the way it is? Full metal on metal
tracks, I really see no point in replacing the rubber on the
wheels if it's going to deteriorate yet again after replacing
the rubber.
Is anyone else having a problem with their 4-4-0 LionChief?
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Re: 4-4-0 LionChief's rubber wheels are deteriorating
By: TrainLarry Date: January 8, 2021, 11:17 am
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Welcome to the forum!
The product number will be of great help to help you resolve
your problem.
The drive wheels have a groove in them for the traction tire,
and without the tires, the wheels will not touch the rail,
giving no traction.
Larry
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Re: 4-4-0 LionChief's rubber wheels are deteriorating
By: A-B Date: January 8, 2021, 11:49 am
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The product # is 6-84754.
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Re: 4-4-0 LionChief's rubber wheels are deteriorating
By: TrainLarry Date: January 8, 2021, 12:25 pm
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Try the 8505-206 traction tires from another supplier.
(HTM) https://traindoctor.com/service/lionel/8500to8800.php
Larry
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Re: 4-4-0 LionChief's rubber wheels are deteriorating
By: A-B Date: January 16, 2021, 1:35 pm
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[quote author=TrainLarry link=topic=1055.msg2719#msg2719
date=1610130340]
Try the 8505-206 traction tires from another supplier.
(HTM) https://traindoctor.com/service/lionel/8500to8800.php
Larry
[/quote]
Thank you
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