Getting Stewart EMD F7a & B apart to fit decoders.

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
1

I have fitted decoders in many EMD, GE, and ALCO diesels in

the past but cannot get the body off my Stewart F7a & B.

I have inserted the usual 4 pieces of thin plastic where there appear to be fixing lumps and removed coupler boxes but no way will it come off. Has anybody any ideas please?

Ron Gager UK NMRA Member.

2

I can’t answer your question because I don’t have any of these models, but would like to suggest that you send an e-mail to Bowser Corporation, the owners of the Stewart brand name, and ask them.

http://bowser-trains.com/contact/contact.htm

3

The clear window / porthole has the tabs that go around the frame on mine. Look for the clear plastic tabs under the port holes and you will see what I mean.

Pete

4

I can not comment on these locos but I have three Stewart VO-1000 locos and everything sort of “pops” apart. There are four screws to hold the motor in place on the frame. No other screws anywhere else, not even the power trucks or coupler boxes.

Probably some small tabs on the parts for yours.

Rich

5

Spread and shake…

David B

6

Don’t forget to take the front coupler out of the A units!

–Randy