Remove Shell from KATO GP35 ?

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
1

I recently picked up a (barely) used Kato GP35 for a song. Test ran it briefly and it seems to run beautifully. Here’s my problem- I cannot figure out how to get the shell off to look inside of the thing.

I need to add DCC (and maybe sound) but would like to take a look first. Late last night, I couldn’t see where I could spread the shell at the base to get it off and I didn’t see any screws that would be holding it on.

I feel really studpid that I cannot figure this out, but thought I’d better ask before I break something.

Secondly- aside from an original KATO shell which might be hard to find- are there any other GP35 shells that are a direct drop on for this drive? I am thinking of chaning road names and rather than strip and repaint, I could just paint a new shell.

2

If I remember correctly (it’s been a few years) when I installed decoders in mine, the body shells were attached like some older Atlas units (gp7’s) with locking tabs that have to be disengaged to remove the shell. I have the sheets saved in abinder at home, I’ll check them tonight and get back to ya!l

3

Shay06
Couldnt find my instruction sheet last night, grabbed the unit and looked at it, pull 2 pins, remove couplers and pockets, then release 4 latches, 2 under the cab, 2 in the rear sides. Check your email, I know someone who might bead blast that shell for you.