Newbie aristo dash 9

[faricelli]

I bought my first g scale engine today. A U.P. dash 9 flag unit. The engineer was floating around in the cab. I was wondering how how hard it is to take the shell off. There are no instructions. I am assuming I take off the outer screws and looks like the fuel tank has to come off. I was wondering if it is worth messing with or try to sneak him in the seat through the window? I know that some of my o gauge engines are a bear to take apart.

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Check the box it came in again, usually there is a booklet packed in there that gives the generic history of the engine type. In the back of the book are sections telling you what all the switches control, and how to take apart, usually has diagram of where the screws are!

If that does not do it for you, try Aristo web site to download tech manuals.

[Tom The Brat]

Gently turn the monster over. It might be easiest to handle if you take the fuel tank with all the weight in it off.

You'll find 4 small phillips screws holding the cab on. (I didn't take this one apart, just looked closely at it and at the drawings.)

[Anonymous]

I purchased two of the BNSF Pumpkin dash-9's. I also installed a pheonix sound system in one of the two. I spent 1 and 1/2 hours taking the shell off!!!! It turns out that they assembled the engine when the paint was still wet. I dont know about the UP, but I dont think it's worth it just to get to the engineer. Try to get some tweesers through the side window. That may be easier than spending all that time getting the shell off! I hope that helps!