Accessing Bachmann Acela Motor

[mlrr]

I need to gain access to the motor under the weights and lube some of the contacts down there.  Can someone tell me how to do this safely?

Thanks!

[Joe Satnik]

Dear mlrr,

Here is David Harrison's website:

http://web.mac.com/msibnsf/iWeb/Acela%20Express,%20The%20Need%20For%20Speed/Modeling%20Techniques.html

Loco disassembly is about 5/8 of the way down the page. 

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

[mlrr]

Thanks for the reply. 

I've been aware of this website resource for almost ten years; however, the tutorial does not go beyond removing the shell from the body.  I need to get under the actual motor weight to get to the motor itself. 

The "Bach-Man's" input would be helpful too.

Thanks again!

Kyle

[the Bach-man]

Hi, Kyle-
I have never taken one apart. Give service a call and see what they have to say.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[r0bert]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/81945.pdf
2 screws, one at front on top near the light box, one under the board in the rear

[mlrr]

Thanks gentlemen!  I found it!  Unfortunately I went through all this trouble for nothing as after I lubed what I thought were the trouble spots, the only improvement I noticed was that the Acela lurched at a lower speed (i.e. 0 - 25 in 1 sec as opposed to 0 - 50 in the same time frame) lol.

Keep in mind, this is an issue that I had with the Acela set since I first had it, I just wasn't as anal about having the smooth start-ups then like I am now.

Thanks again for your help guys!

[r0bert]

remove capacitors from across motor leads.