I just received a brand new Lionel 2003 Norfolk & Western Mallet “2200”, It’s my favorite loco,
When I received it, one of the tracktion tires was tangled up and stretched out. Out of the 4 tracktion tires 3 of them are very easy to replace. The one that came off looks to be a bear to remove, too mush stuff around to just slip a new one on. Is there any literature on how to replace This tracktion tire on the 2200 locomotive?
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Is this the locomotive with the tire on the first driver? Did one for a friend once, IIRC it was a nightmare! 
The manual didn't do the process justice: https://www.lionelsupport.com/...ents/72-8085-250.pdf
"Your locomotive is equipped with traction tires. This means that four of the drive wheels are fitted with rubber traction tires to enhance tractive effort so your locomotive can pull many cars at once. Lionel has provided extra traction tires to replace the installed traction tires if they ever wear out. The traction tires are replaced by unscrewing the drive rod screws. A 3/16” nut driver is included with this locomotive for this purpose. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. Place the new traction tire on the wheel and re-tighten the drive rod screw."
I don't recall what I eventually did though I recall using 90 degree dental picks to assist me.
Helpful hint: take a picture of the wheel before you undo anything. this will help you make sure you align the side rods into their original position!!!. Lionel Articulated are great, so enjoy!!
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