Hi folks,
I just received an older yellow box Atlas GP40 (Mod #7038) that I purchased off of ebay. I have taken the locomotive apart to clean it and inspect and clean the drive system. I am trying to figure out how to get the trucks off of the frame? It has a clip over the worm gear similar to the one found on Athearns, but only has one side that flips over the worm gear housing which is connected to the whole sideframe that runs down by the wheels. This model is made in Austria if that helps specify anymore details.
Thanks for the help,
Brad
The worm does not have to come off to remove the trucks. Pull the trucks away from the frame through the ends. If you want to dissemble the trucks, be careful removing the 700149 clamps. Other than that they are easy to work on.
Here is a link with a good disassembled view. http://www.hoseeker.net/lit.html
Select the GP38/40 and also the GP38/40 truck assembly from the drop down Atlas menu.
Let me know if you need any further info,
Jim
Jim,
Thanks very much for your help with my question. I will remember forever now that you have told me, or atleast until I get really old.
Regards,
Brad