Traction tires on locos in ANY gauge are flatout a PITA and in many cases, unnecessary. My experience with them has been mixed, but mostly negative. My recent encounter with the ones that needed replacement on my LGB 2045 is a case on point. The current Marklin/LGB replacement tires are TOO thick for my vintage 2045, and do not seat properly in the machined grooves in the drive wheels! Consequently, I decided to lose the traction tire wheelset and replace it with a regular set. Are many of you as frustrated as myself with traction tires in ANY gauge? Feel free to vent here. 😁
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