Is there an easy way to replace traction tires on cab forward?

have a friend do it

take pictures first before dis-assembly.....

ok.  thanks

Not as easy as most but after studying it for awhile to figure out what needs to be removed it wasn't as bad as it looks and I lived through it. After doing the one side the second was pretty easy.

I looked at one I had in for a Super-Chuffer upgrade, and I informed the owner that if it needs traction tires, he's on his own.

It appears that you have to take most/all of the rods off the drive wheels as the traction tires are on the rear next to the cylinders where all the rod components meet.  It certainly can be done, but it'll take a bit of time.

This stuff?

http://www.bullfrogsnot.com/

Rotate the motor until the screw on the main rod is centered behind the crosshead. Take off the drive rod and slide the piston out of the crosshead. Then you can get at the screw on the main rod, remove it and slip the tire under the main rod.

Do this four different times and you are done.

I'll keep that in mind if I ever have to do that Roy.

I have use the "stuff" Terry Danks mentioned above.  It has worked very well for me. Essentially, I put the engine in a cradle, and ran it at a very slow speed, then with a toothpick began to apply the snot.  You do want to work quickly because it is not easy to patch.  So I apply a liberal amount.  Then with an Exacto knife trim the excess material, and keep it flush with the wheel ring.  (Top of the groove for the tire.)  Let engine run for 15 minutes or so.  Follow instructions on bottle.

EDIT:  I have it installed on my Scale Big Boy (4012), and Cab Forward (4294), even the big engines it works great.

Beautiful engines yet what a nightmare to change tires. Did it once for a friend and when we discovered the new ones would be built the same decided to pass. Good luck!

Thank you-all!  I'll give it a try, taking lots of photos along the way.

Is there any place/way to get "fresh" tires for this engine?  I've some from the original box kit but am concerned they may be too old to use.  Sure don't want to go to all this trouble and have them peel right off first time around the layout!

I've heard there is a black gasket material in a tube that works well, like the Bullfrog stuff ... made by Loc-tite I think?  Anyone used it?

Black Silicone RTV. It works really well. The key is putting on several thin coats and letting it dry thoroughly between each coat. The first time I used it, I was impatient and put too much on and didn't let it dry. I recommend waiting 1-2 days between thin applications depending on temps. My second attempt was very successful (taking about 10 ten days), and it is still working.

Good Luck,

Bob