Question on MTH RTR set steam loco traction tire

ogaugeguyOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Purchased a 4-6-0 loco (3V PS2) that was part of a MTH RTR steam freight passenger set. The traction tire on it is cracked and I want to replace it. The flanged, grooved wheel on only one side of the loco has a traction tire while the flnged grooved wheel on the opposite side has no traction tire.

Since it was used when purchased it, I don't know whether MTH placed a traction tire on only thev one side of the loco or if traction tires were on both sides and the second side one is missing.

My questions are:

Did this loco originally have traction tires on both sides of the loc and if it originally came fitted with a traction tire on only one side is anything to be gained (or lost) by putting a traction tire on both sides of this steam engine?

6/29/159:55 AM

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tackindyOGR Forum Member

Yes it originally had them on both sides. Honestly I run mine without the tires. Unless you are having problems you really don't need them. And by problems I mean slipping of the drive wheels.

The only thing that will be possibly gained by putting a tire on both sides is it may even out an every so slight lean to the locomotive.

6/29/1510:00 AM

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triplexOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Traction tires belong on both rear drivers. They can be obtained from any MTH dealer for $1.50-2.00 each. They are easy to install. I use toothpicks to stretch them around the driver. Carefully clean out the groove in the driver with alcohol on a Q Tip before installing the new traction tire.

6/29/1510:01 AM

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