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Re: 12V train engines
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lugnet.trains
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Mon, 12 Mar 2001 03:45:59 GMT
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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 hard and slick... which didn't make for good running.
-BMW
In lugnet.trains, John Gerlach writes:
> 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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