phillyreading posted:As far as I know the traction tires are factory or original. I can change them but don't want to change them unless really necessary, I have the new traction tires and small wrenches so no problem, I just didn't want to do that if I don't have to.
FYI; seems like MTH large steam engines eat up traction tires.
A generalized statement NOT based on fact, in my opinion. I have LOTS of "large steam engines" from MTH, Lionel and Sunset/3rd Rail, and rarely have I ever lost a traction tire. Then again, our sharpest curve is 072, in only one location.
Lee Fritz