DCC Impulses column - 5
pull them from their connection to the cab. Then you release
the tabs that are holding the cab into the shell.
It is a simple matter, once you know where to pry. Look at
the bottom of the shell assembly (7) and insert a toothpick or
screwdriver between the clear plastic side window extension
and the edge of the shell. A bit of coercion and the cab pulls up
and away from the shell (8).
1.4 Disassemble cab
The loco was built with yellow LEDs for the front and rear
lights. Newer technology allows us to replace these LEDs
with “incandescent” white LEDs. To do so, the cab needs to
be disassembled. This is shown better in a video (9) than in
still photos. Once again, this video is just a portion of the full
length version.
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8: Cab separated from shell.
MRH-Jan 2013
