Removing body of SD-45

[carebbean]

Hi All!

I need help in disassembling the body of my SD-45. I want to insert a sound decoder.

I see the tabs that snap into the frame but I can't get to them without taking off the railings.

Anyone have a better way of removing the body cover?

Thanks tons

Blessings

[Tom M.]

There should be no need to remove the railings.  The 4 shell tabs lock into the frame.  To release the tabs, turn the locomotive over.  You should then be able to insert the blade of a small screw driver to release the tab.  When I do this, I usually free the tab with the screwdriver blade and insert a flat toothpick before I remmove the screw driver.  The keeps the tab from locking back into the frame.  You need to do this for all 4 tabs.

Also, here is a like to another site that shows the loco with the shell removed.

http://www.tcsdcc.com/public_html/Customer_Content/Installation_Pictures/HO_Scale/Bachmann/Spectrum_SD45/bachman_spectrum_sd45.htm

Hopefully, this will help you.

Tom

[carebbean]

Tom

Thanks, tons. That did the trick! The decoder is installed and working just fine.

You rock!

Blessings
Carebbean