Securing a Loose Traction Tire

[Dave V]

I have an N scale Bachmann 4-6-0 that keeps throwing off the same traction tire. What’s the best way to secure it to the wheel? I don’t want to use anything that might make the rubber brittle.

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[ednadolski]

Canopy glue maybe?   It's hard to say what adhesive may or may not affect rubber, without knowing what kind of rubber it actually is.   But don't those traction tires get brittle on their own over time anyways?

Or perhaps maybe spirit gum (if you know anyone who does theatrical makeup).

Ed

[ednadolski]

Another thought, this claims to be water-based (caveat - never tried this myself):  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BUMHNOW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_9?smid=A34THXM31J2I2X&psc=1

[mu26aeh]

Too bad you have a traction tire problem now, but glad to see you solved your loose tractor tire problem

[Dave V]

Canopy glue maybe?   It's hard to say what adhesive may or may not affect rubber, without knowing what kind of rubber it actually is.   But don't those traction tires get brittle on their own over time anyways?

Or perhaps maybe spirit gum (if you know anyone who does theatrical makeup).

Ed

Oh, that might work!

[Dave V]

Too bad you have a traction tire problem now, but glad to see you solved your loose tractor tire problem

 

[mu26aeh]

Could have sworn first post said loose tractor tire.  If not, move along,nothing to see here 🤣

[Dave V]

Could have sworn first post said loose tractor tire.  If not, move along,nothing to see here 🤣

Nope, you're seeing things...   

[Englewood]

I've used black paint on my Kato GS-4. Paint the wheel where the traction tire goes, and put the tire back on. Let dry for a day or so, and it should hold. I don't run my GS-4 very much, but it hasn't thrown the tire since, and it's probably been 10 years.

[peteski]

That particular model doesn't generally seem to have loose TT problem.  I wonder if the traction tire is either the wrong size, or simply stretched out?  Maybe replace it with a fresh TT designed for that loco?  Or get one of the generic TTs that are available online?  I don't recall the specific details about that vendor, but @mmagliaro would likely have that info. I should really record that info somewhere next time Max mentions it.

I tightly fitting TT would IMO be the best solution (instead of mickey-mousing things with glue or paint).  Call me fastidious . . .

[Chris333]

All I can say is " low miles".

[peteski]

All I can say is " low miles".

Does that mean that high mileage locos throw TTs?  Well then, like in automobiles, tires are a maintenance items which need to be replaced when they wear out.  No re-treads please.   

[Chris333]

Means it only did a few laps on a 2x4' layout. I have spare drivers if you need new TT's.

[John]

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Dave - I use this to hold resistors on my metal wheels for detection -- it has rubber material as part of the glue ..

[TrainCat2]

Isn't this very application why they made BullFrog Snot ?? I've been out so long I don't know if it's the right thing to use anymore so take my suggestion with a grain of salt.