taking apart the new doodlebug to put in a sound decoder

[garyraizes]

I would like to add sound to the new gas electric doodlebug.  However, the instructions give no indication on getting it apart.  I am reluctant to start prying and unscrewing to see what happens.  Can someone tell me how to safely take it apart to change the decoder?

Thanks

[Guilford Guy]

There are multiple tabs that hold the shell onto the chassis. Flip the motorcar over, and pry the shell outwards with a screw driver. It will take a while to disengage all the tabs but once all are off you should be able to remove it. On the subject of sound I have no idea where the sound decoder will go as the doodlebugs have very little room at all.

[pdlethbridge]

use toothpicks to keep the tabs apart while you move the screw driver to the next one. work slowly and you'll soon have your doodle bug broken in 2 pieces

[Guilford Guy]

use toothpicks to keep the tabs apart while you move the screw driver to the next one. work slowly and you'll soon have your doodle bug broken in 2 pieces

Ohhh, funny guy!

[richg]

If you have not looked into it, a Tsunami Galloping Goose or Rail Truck 678-827110 is what some people use. I just checked Litchfield and they have it for $95.00, free shipping. Not sure about which speaker but Litchfield is very good at answering email.
I have bought from them for at least three years. I just received some decoders, speakers, resistors, LED's  from them.

Rich

[WTierce1]

I am not sure about the doodlebug but here is a wedsite you might be able to get a sound decoder: http://www.ulrichmodels.biz/servlet/the-DCC-and-Sound-cln-SoundTraxx/Categories