overhaul of loco's

[clubman2b]

hi they are older models service sheet 84a for r041 I believe is the one for my loco.As a newbie the loco I purchased from ebay to gain experience of servicing and repair
The problem I have is with the wheels .
Before I bought it the bands on a couple of the front and back wheels I believe came loose and have been refitted and not very square .
I wish to remove the wheels and refit the bands square hence my posting .Are they just pressed on the shafts
What should be used to fix the bands.
I hope this clarifies the information I am
thanks
john

[Walkingthedog]

Do you mean the metal rims that attach to the plastic centres or rubber traction tyres that fit to some of the metal rims?

[Walkingthedog]

Can you post a picture please.

[brian1951]

From what you have stated the rubber bands are called traction tyres, you do not need to remove wheels to fit them, as WTD says a picture or model no would help people to give you the precise info.

[Walkingthedog]

Think he might mean the metal tyres Brian. Not sure.

[footplate1947]

You dont normally have Traction Tyres on both front and back wheels on an 0-6-0

[footplate1947]

If the metal tyres have come loose you can stick them back on with super glue or I prefer Araldite. Araldite stays workable for a while for adjusting them correctly. You must clean the wheels free of grease and oil first. Best to remove the motor and dip clean the whole chassis.