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USA Trains question
Posted by Mike Dorsch CJ&M r.r. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 3:09 PM

I'm trying to take the body shell off of a USA gp-38-2 locomotive. Got all the screws off but the body shell wont budge . Are there tabs to loosen or maybe a hidden screw that I am missing . Thanks in advance .

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Posted by smcgill on Saturday, May 2, 2009 4:53 PM
No tabs just screw way down in holes behind the weels. Take a flash light and shine some light down there -You'll be surprised! I think you need a long #1 screw driver. Hope this helps. Sean

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Saturday, May 2, 2009 8:18 PM

 You need to be sure you have all the screws out, or backed off completely. A long thin screwdriver that is magnetized is best. If you do not feel play, you missed a scres.

 check my page on my web site to count the number of screws you should have removed.

http://www.elmassian.com/trains-mainmenu-27/motive-power-mods-aamp-tips-mainmenu-35/usat-motive-power-mainmenu-36/gp38-2

 

Regards, Greg

 

 

Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.

 Click here for Greg's web site

 

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