boiler removal from a spectrum 2-10-2

[trainguy]

Hi All
I can't find anything in the searches regarding but I know it has been discussed
I recently fired up DMIR #508 and found it to run erratically.

I held the engine in place and the belt started slipping on the pulley
I suspect excessive vertical play in the worm shaft but to inspect this I have to remove the boiler
can anyone help me with this task

Thanks

Lou

[ryeguyisme]

the plastic gears inside have seen their last days. They have likely eaten away due to use, mine did this as well. Theres a screw through the hole in the front pilot and two screws beneath the rear pilot. This ought to open right up after that. I still near replacement gears for my loco I'm surprised the parts department cannot just ship them to me, they're like "we don't stock those"