2-8-0 spectrun shell removing

[djp]

 Can anybody instruct me on how to remove the top shell of a Bachmann   2-8-0 spectrum? thanks

[richG]

Maybe this link will help.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3943/is_/ai_n8906894

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/H114X-IS001.PDF

Rich

[Yampa Bob]

Remove ONLY the drawbar screw. The other bottom screws hold the drive assembly together, and should not be removed unless you plan to work on the wipers, axles, bearings and drive gears, a rather delicate procedure. 

Then carefully pull the front pilot diagonal brace pins from holes in the boiler, just below the walkway.  Lift rear of the shell enough to clear the chassis, then slide shell forward to disengage from the front casting. Replace the shell by reversing the procedure.

[djp]

Thank you gentlemen for the instruction. Will attempt it tomorrow. If i get stuck you can be sure i will be calling for help again. Thanks.