Hey Guys...
I recently picked up a (I think) Model Power SW1. The front powered truck seems to have rubber tires which, I'm guessing) are for traction. I've found sources for these tires, but how can I determine whick will fit?
Thanks,
Amanda Ward
It might be helpful to determine just who the manufactuer is, first. There are traction tires on Ebay. I think some of the usual on line stores carry them, too.
I don't know exactly what measuement they use, I would guess wheel diameter? I've never had to buy any.
Mike
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The model power SW1's on Ebay that show wheels, don't show traction tires.
Could it be just real dirty wheels?
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Model power imported products from a variety of manufacturers. For a while that they imported the Mehano SW1 (or a very close copy) that uses traction tires. A mention of the Model Power/AHM connecton and some pictures of the various liveries is here:
http://ho-scaletrains.com/ahm-emd-sw1/
See any that look like yours?
If you have missing or dried-out traction tires alot of folks have had good luck replacing them with Goody "Ouchless" rubber hair bands. A pack containing a few hundred bands 3 different sizes will set you back just a couple bucks at walmart. If you want to use traditional rubber, they sell those too, though I think that the ouchless are at least a bit cleaner on your track (Don't quote me on this though...).
I've not tried them on traction tires (though I will be doing so this week) but I've used them on Athearn rubber band drive locos with good results).
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I believe Calumet makes some. I doubt that hair elastics would fit properly.
Simon
Go to www.hoseeker.net, this is a trove of information on HO and N scale trains, and look in the Literature tab. There you will find information on identifying the make and model, and the respective instruction sheets for your locomotive. The sheets will list all the part numbers, including the O ring traction tires.
Once you have the manufacturer, model, and part number, you can find the correct replacement part on eBay or other online source.
Jim
hardcoalcaseThere you will find information on identifying the make and model, and the respective instruction sheets for your locomotive.
Not to be argumentative but I'm not seeing it. Assuming she is correct in identifying it as a Model Power, there are 5 catalogs, but none of them show traction tires.
The Links tab is unhelpful
There are a gazillion other thing that one could click on, but if it is unknown to you, how do you make an educated guess? Even then, some are just catalogs, with no parts lists. Or there are parts listed as a number but no description.
I did find out that Jordan truck models were all under $2. Holy moly.
In HOSeeker, to find diagrams and part numbers, the loco your looking up has to in the drop list for Diesel / Parts diagrams, or the drop down for steam.
Catalogs only show what a catalog does, what products are for sale/availiable, and what they sold for. There's no diagrams or parts.
Mike.
Argh... my bad. I have 4 locomotives in various stages of (dis)assembly] in my shop, er desktop. Looking at the proper frame it says "Made In Yugoslavia" and there are 3 letter "A's" arranged in a circle. Kinda makes me think it's an AHM.
Only has one driven truck on the cab end and the tires are on the Conductor's side.
Anyway, thanks for the leads!
Amanda
Based on the hoseeker parts list, the switcher looks like it might be the Alco 1000, with the traction tires being part number P-140-058. I found an ebay listing by googling the part number + AHM. This was the link, https://www.ebay.com/p/P-140-058-Traction-Tire-Factory-Original-Parts-AHM-Rivarossi-HO-Scale-Trains/2261034104
Eric