1.1 Coupler removal
The approved way is to snap the top off the coupler box; remove
the coupler and spring; then remove the (upper) box holder.
I prefer to take them out in one piece, as shown on my video
(5). I cannot provide a ready 1, 2, 3 method to do this. There
is not enough clearance around the coupler box to directly
remove it. It needs to be encouraged to twist and turn until it
comes out.
Pop the coupler mount off the frame with a screwdriver (4) and
then just worry the entire assembly out of the loco, working it
past the pilot steps and the truck mechanism.
5: Video showing coupler removal.
DCC Impulses column - 3
some cab repair was needed, too. Don’t be confused by the
different locos in the photos, ok?
You may want to contact George about machining your frame
before you start. Together you can work out details. Contact
him at
The locomotive disassembled and ready to start reassembly is
shown in figure 3. If you don’t feel confident building a locomo-
tive from this starting point, I suggest you don’t want to even
get started on this installation. Have a professional do it!
1.0 First steps
Before you can remove the shell, you need to get the couplers out.
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4: Pry coupler loose from frame with a flat screwdriver.
MRH-Jan 2013
