P1K RS-2 Truck Sideframes

[DAVID NOVAK]

One of the sideframes fell off My HO RS-2. The molded pins and loop are intact. Was wondering if I can just push it in without causing damage, or do I have to disassemble the truck. Thanks.

Dave N, Florida 

[mlehman]

Depends on which RS-2 it is. If the pins are smooth, it should go right back in and worth a try to see that this works without force. If not, then generally you'll need to pop the lower cover off the gear train in the bottom of the truck, then insert the side frame, then snap the gear cover back on, which causes everything to be retained.

[tstage]

mlehman

If not, then generally you'll need to pop the lower cover off the gear train in the bottom of the truck, then insert the side frame, then snap the gear cover back on, which causes everything to be retained.

That's how the side frames on my undecorated Walthers Mainline NW2 switcher attach to the truck.  Thankfully, it's a fairly straightforward maneuver.  And the gear cover is hinged on one end so that it doesn't just fly off when I pop it open.

Tom

[gmpullman]

mlehman

Depends on which RS-2 it is.

I have three of the first run P-1000 RS-3s and they all seem to use the Athearn-style sideframe where two plastic pins engage hollow rivets on the gear case and a center clip holds the sideframe in place.

I believe it is OK to press it back into place after locating the pins into the rivet holes.

Good Luck, Ed

[OldEngineman]

I have a Proto1000 xxxxxx Correction: Although I have Proto 1000 RS3/3c units, they aren't the ones I refer to below. The correct units are RS11's.

(I apologize for the mis-post)

On both, the truck side frames just "push into" place. They don't seem to require any "interaction" with the bottom plate. At least that's my experience with them.

[DAVID NOVAK]

Thanks, folks. I reattached it by lining up the pins and gently pushing inward while slightly prying open the bottom cover with a small screwdriver. Probably didn't need the latter step. 

Dave N