For the 'rubbering' of traction engine wheels, a number of what were 'tank idler wheels' (??) ( solid rubber on a steel band) are available. They have been nicely turned off the centres and the steel is smooth on the inside face; the steel is 6" wide by 3/8" thick. The rubber is 2" thick, tapering up from the steel to 5" across the top (with curved corners)
As is, they are curved, almost to a semicircle of 5ft diameter end-to-end (ie across the dia); the length of the inner steel circumference is 6'11".
Unused, the rubber is in nice condition, neat and tidy. I have had these stored in the dry and are surplus to requirements.
About 15 available. Price £180 , or £160 each for all of them, or offers. Collected from Tavistock.
Dave Davies, 01822 615960
z200@onetel.com
