Traction Tires & Tyres

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Started a List of part Numbers for Kato Traction Tires:

 

Steam:

-D51 All = Z02-1575 (7mm)

-Mikado = 81000

-GS4     = 810004

 

Shinkansen:

-Series E2,E3,E4,E5 = Z01A4012 (4mm)

-Series 0,100,200,500,700,800 = Z01A4012 (4.1mm)

(includes multiple releases of each model)

 

TGV:

-K109xx = K10916-32

 

According to the KatoModels website, Z01A4012 fits most of the express trains, too, (i.e E225).

 

This makes stocking small parts easier. I only have to carry a few to the shows for repairs.

[HiSpdTrainFan]

Where to get TGV tyres ? Don't need them now. But, nice to have them in stock just incase.

[cteno4]

if you cant find the right replacement there is always the bullfrog snot option. many love the stuff.

 

http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/

 

lots of discussion on it out there on the web.

 

jeff

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Where to get TGV tyres ? Don't need them now. But, nice to have them in stock just incase.

 

What brand TGV?

 

I listed the Kato ones.

[Hobby Dreamer]

there is always the bullfrog snot option

 

I'm pretty sure I overheard the cook at the cafeteria saying this!!!  They rejected it as being too gourmet...

[cteno4]

It is a great name!

 

Jeff

[HiSpdTrainFan]

Where to get TGV tyres ? Don't need them now. But, nice to have them in stock just incase.

 

What brand TGV?

 

I listed the Kato ones.

 

Kato Sud-Est

Kato Duplex

Kato Thalys

Kato Eurostar

[HiSpdTrainFan]

if you cant find the right replacement there is always the bullfrog snot option. many love the stuff.

 

http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/

 

lots of discussion on it out there on the web.

 

jeff

 

Interesting stuff. Have you try it?

[cteno4]

No I have not yet, I keep seeing it come up on various train board. Most all I've seen that have used it loved it, few doubt it but those have never tried it so have no good info to offer. It's been one of those things to try when I loose a tire I can't replace it. It is like $20 so not cheap, but that could replace a lot of tires.

 

Jeff

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You have to apply it right the first time or your loco will wobble.

 

As for the Kato TGV's mentioned, they all have 4.1mm wheels. Therefore, the traction tires above will fit.