Remove motor of a GP30

[jleber7777]

Hi. I have acquired a HO Bachmann GP30 new in the box from 1990 (4 wheels per truck). When I first put in on the layout it had a clicking sound. So I am thinking some with the gears but I can't get the motor out of the frame to inspect the gears.
I have remove the 'motor retainer' still the motor will not leave the chassis. Any older railroaders out there who know the secret?

Jim   

[jward]

This is a split frame design. Everything is sandwiched between two frame halves and to work on it you need to separate them. There should be a screw and T nut on each end of the frame. Lay the locomotive on its side with the body off, them unscrew the screws and lift the frame off. Be aware that the frame halves are separated by a plastic spacer washer and be careful not to lose it. You should be able to remove any and all components of the drive now.

[jleber7777]

Thanks for the reply but this doesn't fit my engine.

[jward]

What does yours look like then? Is it one of the old pancake motored engines with the motor on the front truck? If so there's not much you can do to fix it.

[jleber7777]

yes .... but there has to be