RMweb Gold 08221 Posted May 5, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2020 Hi Peter. Just wondering if there are any updates at all. Thanks, stay safe and well everyone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 24/04/2019 at 16:42, PetersSpares said: Dear RMweb readers, As well as our other wheels we are planning on making some more scale and traction tyre free Lima Diesel Replacement Wheelsets. We have been doing some work already but wondered if anyone has done any conversions with other makers wheels (we are hoping to have a much more cost effective alternative) and how they got around the lack of traction. (I know you can just shove loads of weight in it.) But I'm looking to find out anyones experience and what they pull. Thanks Peter, Peters Spares Model Railways Ltd New Samples have arrived and are being checked and tested. A few sneaky pics are attached. Thanks Peter 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Geep7 Posted January 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2021 Thanks for the update Peter. Are these going to be available for pre-order, as I suspect they are likely to be popular, and snapped up pretty quick. I have a couple of Lima Class 73's i'd like to get re-wheeled. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 46 minutes ago, Geep7 said: Thanks for the update Peter. Are these going to be available for pre-order, as I suspect they are likely to be popular, and snapped up pretty quick. I have a couple of Lima Class 73's i'd like to get re-wheeled. Quote Don't worry we are buying a few! About 2000 of each off the top of my head. The Codes to Look out for are PS76 & PS78 for the smaller wheels PS79 & PS80 for the larger loco wheels. We are working on testing traction unplaced against plated so not sure if you will need to add a touch of paint or not but it will be decided by pulling power. We will sell them in singles as different locos require different amounts of dummy wheels. 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) Looking good, thanks for the update Peter Edited January 13, 2021 by sb67 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMG Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 These look good, I have done a couple of conversions using Gibson coach wheels on Lima locos. I had to sleeve the axles up to 2.5mm And fitting the gears was a challenge to say the least, but I did it. As for traction , well with added weight a loco can pull 20 free running wagons or up to 4 free running coaches, which for me is adequate. What I have found is if you give the loco too much welly the wheels slip like mad, but if you are careful you can get the whole train moving gradually..... Just like the real thing eh ! So I am on the whole pleased with my efforts. To be able to buy wheels ready to use would be great. the modification took me a while . I have also done the same with Hornby bogies. they were rather easier. Rob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 13/01/2021 at 15:46, PetersSpares said: New Samples have arrived and are being checked and tested. A few sneaky pics are attached. Thanks Peter Our Lima wheels have been signed off so they are now in full production. We expeditor due to Chinese New Year this month they may take 1-2 months to arrive. They will be blackened. Thanks Peter 3 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted February 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 5, 2021 37 minutes ago, PetersSpares said: Our Lima wheels have been signed off so they are now in full production. We expeditor due to Chinese New Year this month they may take 1-2 months to arrive. They will be blackened. Thanks Peter Thanks very much for the update, I can see these are going to be extremely popular! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 58 minutes ago, PetersSpares said: Our Lima wheels have been signed off so they are now in full production. We expeditor due to Chinese New Year this month they may take 1-2 months to arrive. They will be blackened. Thanks Peter Great news, thanks Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Amazing! Now just have to write a list of which ones I need! Thanks for coming back to update us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 24/04/2019 at 16:42, PetersSpares said: Dear RMweb readers, As well as our other wheels we are planning on making some more scale and traction tyre free Lima Diesel Replacement Wheelsets. We have been doing some work already but wondered if anyone has done any conversions with other makers wheels (we are hoping to have a much more cost effective alternative) and how they got around the lack of traction. (I know you can just shove loads of weight in it.) But I'm looking to find out anyones experience and what they pull. Thanks Peter, Peters Spares Model Railways Ltd Our Wheels have arrived. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeJT Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Great news! Can I ask which are suitable for the Lima Class 31 as I have one I'd like to treat to some new wheels? Thank you, Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Buckner Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thank you Peter, Great News - long desired ! And your enterprise I'm sure will be rewarded. Could not find these yet on your web site. I have sent an email to place an order. Cheers, Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 12, 2021 2 hours ago, PetersSpares said: Our Wheels have arrived. They obviously weren't on the Ever Given! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir TophamHatt Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) Is there a guide to know which I need for a particular loco? Edited April 12, 2021 by Sir TophamHatt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 08221 Posted April 12, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2021 Just had a reply from Peters Spares - for a class 31 or a class 47, you will need 1 x PS77 set and 2 x PS79 sets per loco. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasatcopthorne Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 They are here. https://www.petersspares.com/spares-lima-spares.irc?pg=3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 On 12/04/2021 at 13:41, MikeJT said: Great news! Can I ask which are suitable for the Lima Class 31 as I have one I'd like to treat to some new wheels? Thank you, Mike 1 x PS77 set and 2 x PS79 Thanks Peter 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 23 hours ago, kevinlms said: They obviously weren't on the Ever Given! Airmail! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 23 hours ago, Mike Buckner said: Thank you Peter, Great News - long desired ! And your enterprise I'm sure will be rewarded. Could not find these yet on your web site. I have sent an email to place an order. Cheers, Mike https://www.petersspares.com/spares-peters-spares.irc?pg=2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetersSpares Posted April 13, 2021 Author Share Posted April 13, 2021 22 hours ago, Sir TophamHatt said: Is there a guide to know which I need for a particular loco? We have listed what you need on each wheel type. Lima basically have large and small wheels and then look at the models we list. PS76 PS77 PS78 PS79 Thanks Peter 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted April 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2021 On 13/04/2021 at 14:04, PetersSpares said: We have listed what you need on each wheel type. Lima basically have large and small wheels and then look at the models we list. PS76 PS77 PS78 PS79 Thanks Peter Its not listed, but am i right to assume that a class 27 would be the small wheels? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted April 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, JohnR said: Its not listed, but am i right to assume that a class 27 would be the small wheels? Large. 26/27/31/33/37/47/60/87/92 confirmed the same unsure on 42 & 52 I believe the gearing maybe different (I no longer have these to check). ive not added 59 and 66, My gut feel is they are the same, but I dont posess Lima versions of these to check, but the Hornby (Upgraded Lima) ones are the same wheel size as the others above. Edited April 20, 2021 by adb968008 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesparx Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Slightly off topic Peter, but I see you're doing some replacements for Mazak rotted parts (eg T9 motor mount).... Would a class 31 chassis be among your considerations ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted April 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 21, 2021 Tempted to fit my Lima 47 with these, what is the traction like, would be on an 8 coach train, 6 Airfix aircons, a Replica BG and a bitsof catering vehicle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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