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Re: 12V train engines
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lugnet.trains
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Sat, 10 Mar 2001 04:12:13 GMT
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Margaret,
I haven't found a good replacement source for the traction tires yet. The
rubber that Lego used decomposes quickly when exposed to air. First they
will turn yellow and then crack apart after only a few years. When mine are
gone I expect that my search for replacements will intensify.
-BMW
In lugnet.trains, Margaret Flavin writes:
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> Interested in any information relating to 12V train engines.
> Firstly, trying to source rubber wheel rims (?part no. 5067).
> Where can I buy these? Does anyone have any I can purchase?
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> The 12V engines I have are working, but I wonder how they can be
> overhauled/improved. Grateful for any help or advice.
> Margaret
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| (...) Has anyone tried shrink tubing? I was at an electronics store last week, and saw grey shrink tubing in many different diameters. I have no idea what sort of temperature would be required to get it to shrink, but I may have to spend a few (...) (24 years ago, 11-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| Interested in any information relating to 12V train engines. Firstly, trying to source rubber wheel rims (?part no. 5067). Where can I buy these? Does anyone have any I can purchase? The 12V engines I have are working, but I wonder how they can be (...) (24 years ago, 8-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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