Dismantling an ho Shay

[robert]

Can anybody tell me how to get the boiler off of an ho 3 truck shay. I can't find any screws or anything else that might be holding it on.
Robert

[WoundedBear]

I think this is one of the Great Mysteries of the Universe.....lol.

I have 4 of them, and just dropping the ashpan to get at the main drive is difficult enough.

This is one tutorial I know of.....but even with this, I haven't attempted it myself.

http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4677

I think the screw you are missing is hidden under the power pick-up pad for the forward truck.

Sid

[GN.2-6-8-0]

They do have a diagram of the 70ton 3 truck shay on this website.

Go to product reference/diagrams/spectrum. them scroll down to 70ton shay.
I would recommend printing out the diagram as you'll get a clearer picture.
there does look as theres a screw for the boiler under under the front power truck...

hope this helps

[robert]

THANKS FOR THE HELP FELLAS, YES IT WAS THE SCREW UNDER THE FRONT PICKUP THAT ELUDED ME.
ROBERT

[Beatle (TrainBrain)]

Just the title made me laugh...good job, though. I'd still be searching in the complicated spots.