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Started by Chrisgarvey, October 18, 2020, 10:38:10 AM

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Chrisgarvey

How to I replace the truck on GP 40 BSNF 3100 locomotive?

rich1998

Have you looked in the Information Page at how the trucks are part of the loco? The page has helped me a few times.

Rich

jonathan

https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,36963.0.html

This may help.

If you have the most recent version of the GP40, the trucks are identical to the F7.  The link will show a few pictures of my F7 project.

In a nutshell, there is a small screw at the top of the truck.  Remove that screw and the truck will drop out. BE CAREFUL.  There is a drive axle between the fllywheel and the truck.  It can get away from you. 

ALSO!  There should be 2 wires that are connected, with press tabs, to the PCB.  Loosen those wires BEFORE you drop the truck.

Hope that helps.

Regards,

Jonathan