I am replacing the #1 connector on my spectrum 2-8-0 it has a light one one end and wires to the motor . Do Ihave to take the under frame a part or does the shell come a part Thanks Ken
Ken,
If I understand your question correctly, you don't have to disassemble the underframe to change out the wires.
There is a post I did a long time ago about disassembly and maintenance on the 2-8-0. It explains how the shell comes off and the motor assembly is removed without messing with the wheel mechanism. Let me find it and I will put the link here.
Regards,
Jonathan
Addendum: as promised...
http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,13232.0.html
I think Jonathans tutorial on disassembly@ maintenance of the Bachmann Connie really deserves to be made a sticky here on the H.O forum.....
Thanks Johnathan Your pictures and instructions are great felt like you were right here helping me Thank You Ken