HELP!! can't figure out how to dismantle my atlas Dash-840B

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Anonymous

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HELP!! can't figure out how to dismantle my atlas Dash-840B

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 13, 2007 1:14 AM

I want to install ditch lights but can't seem to figure out how to take it apart, any help would be appreciated

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Soo Line fan

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From: Detroit, Michigan
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Posted by Soo Line fan on Saturday, October 13, 2007 8:27 AM

Its similar to the Kato design, you need to remove the couplers and may need to remove the hand railings. Gently squeeze the body shell near the latches and rock it sideways. Here is a link to the Atlas parts sheet from there website:

http://www.atlasrr.com/pdf/HO%20DASH8%20DIESEL%20LOCO%20CHINA1.pdf

http://www.atlasrr.com/pdf/HO%20DASH8%20DIESEL%20LOCO%20CHINA2.pdf

Jim

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, October 13, 2007 12:39 PM

well, took a few heart pounding minutes but I got it. thanks for the help I'm so used to Athearn and P2k

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