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Discussion Boards => Large => Topic started by: StanAmes on September 22, 2011, 10:01:32 AM

Title: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: StanAmes on September 22, 2011, 10:01:32 AM
What is the best procedure for removing the rear truck from the Heisler.

Thanks

Stan
Title: Re: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: smcgill on September 22, 2011, 03:31:14 PM
This is not good! ???
When Stan has to ask this type of question. :-\
Again if he gets the answer it should also be put in the FAQ area!  ::)
Sean
Title: Re: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: Kevin Strong on September 23, 2011, 01:27:03 AM
Aren't there two screws that go into the side of the frame that hold the bolster in place, like the front? I sold mine, but I seem to recall it being fairly simple to do.

Later,

K
Title: Re: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: Jon D. Miller on September 23, 2011, 08:23:39 AM
Kevin's close on his answer.

(http://www.largescaleonline.com/eimages/lsolpics/Team_Member_Pics/jlsrails/Steam_Locomotives/Steam_Locomotive/100_0922.jpg)

This is a picture of the side frame and screws that attach the front truck and bolster.

For the rear truck there is only ONE screw on each side that attaches the bolster to the locomotive. Look along the locomotive side frame.  You'll see a screw on each side that attaches the rear bolster.  Remove these screws and the rear bolster along with the motor block can be removed.

Seems like this same question has been answered more than once on this forum over the years.



One of the "Enthusiastic" Chlldren

JD
Title: Re: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: Loco Bill Canelos on September 23, 2011, 08:35:45 AM
JD comes thru again with the perfect photo answer!!!!   


Title: Re: Removing rear Heisler locomotive truck
Post by: StanAmes on September 23, 2011, 10:00:38 AM
Quote from: Jon D. Miller on September 23, 2011, 08:23:39 AM



For the rear truck there is only ONE screw on each side that attaches the bolster to the locomotive. Look along the locomotive side frame.  You'll see a screw on each side that attaches the rear bolster.  Remove these screws and the rear bolster along with the motor block can be removed.

Seems like this same question has been answered more than once on this forum over the years.



One of the "Enthusiastic" Chlldren

JD

Thanks so much.  A good post for an FAQ.  Now to build a replacement part and get the loco back in service.

Stan