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Re: 12V train engines
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 11 Mar 2001 18:18:21 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Brian Williams writes:
> 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:
> > 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?
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 dollars and try it out anyway...
JohnG, GMLTC
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| John, I tried heat shrink tubing a couple years ago. There's temperature problem, it fits nice and snug around the wheels, and the color is good. I guess I never pursued it because the tubing I found was a little thin for good appearance and it was (...) (23 years ago, 12-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| | Re: 12V train engines
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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 (...) (23 years ago, 10-Mar-01, to lugnet.trains)
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