Atlas/Kato RS3 axle cover removal

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

Could someone tell me how to remove the axle cover from the above engine. I want to lubricate the gears.

Thanks

Bob D

2

Bob,

The lower gear box cover ‘snaps’ off There are 4 plastic latches’. Here is a link to the exploded diagram for the HO engine:

http://www.atlasrr.com/pdf/PartsPDFs/HORepairManual/HORS3Locomotive.pdf

Jim

3

I see the 4 latches Jim but popping the latches is a chore. On 2 occasions I popped the truck side frame when I used it as a leverage point to pop the axle retainers. I would like to hear from someone who has done this & have them tell me how they did it.

Thanks;

Bob D

4

Tim from Intergrated Signal Systems showed me how . It took him 2 minutes to pop the 2 axle covers off & lubricate the 4 visable gears of each truck. He used a straight dental pick on each latch & used the axle as his leverage point. I went home & did my other 4 engines in 15 minutes. Its great to have such professional help only 3 milesw away.

Bob D

5

You can remove the worm gear cover, then the worm gear will lift out. Lubricate from the top.

Good luck,

Richard