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Reply to "MTH steam engine & traction tires"

Bob Delbridge posted:

There's usually a groove in the wheel where the tire is suppose to sit, check to make sure each tire is sitting in the groove.

I had an engine I replaced the tires on and the replacement tires were wider than the groove, thus not sitting down.  The engine kept derailing until I turned it over, and while running, trimmed the tires using a razor blade.  Once I got them to fit in the grooves all derailments ceased.

That's not my issue! I looked at the traction tires and other then a little wear they are still good, checked the other wheels as well and all is good. Like I mentioned in my first post it only happens at one area.

I have a set of new tires but I am waiting until one of the tires falls off, as that is what usually happens with this MTH model.

Lee Fritz

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