boiler removal on 2-10-2

[craiglg]

can any one tell me how to remove the boiler from a U S R A light 2-10-2 ?

[RobBob]

Well, I'm curious, why would you want to?  I have one, it runs great.  As on almost all B-Man steamers, first remove the drawbar screw, beneath the loco cab.  Second, remove the screw that holds the leading truck, those two wheels in the front.  Then you will see a screw that goes up though the frame to the boiler (smoke box actually).  Remove it.  Then carefully lift from the cab end.  Should come off.

Happy railroading.....

[craiglg]

Thank you RobBob,  I need to put ust a little more weight into the boiler  so I can pill more then 8 cars up 3%         craiglg