Can anybody tell me how to get the boiler off of an ho 3 truck shay. I can't find any screws or anything else that might be holding it on.
Robert
I think this is one of the Great Mysteries of the Universe.....lol.
I have 4 of them, and just dropping the ashpan to get at the main drive is difficult enough.
This is one tutorial I know of.....but even with this, I haven't attempted it myself.
http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4677 (http://www.all-model-railroading.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4677)
I think the screw you are missing is hidden under the power pick-up pad for the forward truck.
Sid
They do have a diagram of the 70ton 3 truck shay on this website.
Go to product reference/diagrams/spectrum. them scroll down to 70ton shay.
I would recommend printing out the diagram as you'll get a clearer picture.
there does look as theres a screw for the boiler under under the front power truck...
hope this helps
THANKS FOR THE HELP FELLAS, YES IT WAS THE SCREW UNDER THE FRONT PICKUP THAT ELUDED ME.
ROBERT
Just the title made me laugh...good job, though. I'd still be searching in the complicated spots.