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[Alan R]

But "au contraire" Msr.Chris ( Stockport )--- they DO have tyres, and they very much DO wear.....Have a look at this}----- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_tire -------- and this --> -->http://www.tj-machinery.com/products/tyre/

[Chris [Stockport]]

...was very shocked when I first saw rubber-tyred trains in Paris.

However, I still contend that I need metal, to act as an earth when using the overhead tram wires for power around Manchester.

[Alan R]

Hi CHRIS----- Yes, rubber wheels and they run on a concrete track as well......Has been like that for quite some time now..( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_M%C ... ifications ).........AS for the overhead supply you mentioned ??, well Dianna Ross puts it quite well I think ??-----------------------------------

[ed.lazda]

Talking of points, new ones, plastic heels and breaking -- try the Distributor Doctor. He got so fed up with this happening that he started to manufacture his own points with the fibre heel. Twice the price of new Lucas ones, but if they last like they should I think it's well worth it.