See the service manual page mentioned earlier here for the 2018 loco.
Take off the drive rods and side rods.
Next, the motor mounting pin at the rear of the boiler needs to be punched out with a small punch. The ends of the pin are different - look closely. The end that has ‘teeth’ on it is the end that gets punched out. It also is the larger of the 2 ends. It just takes a tap to punch the pin out of the frame, then just pull it out the other side.
Lastly, take out the screw on top of the boiler behind the bell, and also the screw holding the steam chest in place. The boiler should lift right off.
Larry
Hey ACDX Rob - (or anyone else knowledgable…) I just read your advice about not converting smoke units. Then I looked at your video of your 2018 running. SO how many drops of smoke fluid are you putting into your steam loco?
I’ve read elsewhere to only do a couple drops, but your loco seems like it’s smoking good and a couple drops wouldn’t last too long.
I ask as I’m working on a 2018 right now. Runs greats and the smoke unit does still work. The pad will need replacing and I was considering the conversion kit, but seeing your video, it may not be necessary. And I do agree, the original one having lasted this long, most likely still has life to it. Thanks in advance.
The video is of a 726RR(736) but the smoke unit is the same, and yes, I use 12-18 drops easily.
Thanks Rob, I stand corrected on the loco. 12-18 drops, wow. Thanks.
Not only is the smoke impressive on your engine, but the layout itself is also pretty impressive. [:D]
I throw a pellet in now & then too.
Fun layout! Is that a Bowser trolley on the upper level? Looks like the ones I’ve got!
i noted the length of the train Rob’s berk was puling in the video a few posts back, admittedly on a flat surface. Is that loco equipped with magnetraction? If so, what would you expect of it pulling post war cars up a 5pct grade on marx 034 curves? Somehow, I think my 736 with magnetraction spins its drivers some on 4-5 cars. Comments?
Yes, Bowser. The 132 station stops it at both south & north stations.
No MagneTraction. 726RR.