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I'd guess that the ring you refer to is a traction tyre - is is rubber and is there a groove in the wheel it fits into? If so, it's still possible to buy these from some suppliers, though it'll be a case of finding one that fits rather than an "official" Tyco one. Other spares will probably need you to look at eBay or train shows for "spares or repairs" locos. I'm not sure how these locos are built but it might be possible to swap the plastic tyred wheel for a metal one (obviously it would need to be insulated to avoid shorting out) which would help keep your track cleaner. You'd need to add extra ballast weighting but it would be worth the effort if you want to keep this loco working. Hope this is of some help!
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