Bachmann 'Peak': Preparing the
Locomotive
Dismantling the loco
Following the manufacturers' recommendations for running-in, ensure that the
loc omotive is performing smoothly and to your satisfaction generally. Deal with any
issues now, especially those covered by warranty or your basic statutory rights as
customer, before making any modifications.
Separate the body moulding from the chassis block of the locomotive according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Store the body retaining screws safely away.
Select one of the bogies and undo the screw which retains the bogie pivot in the
c hassis block. Drop the bogie out from the bottom of the block. The cardan shaft
joining the motor to the bogie will either come with the bogie or be retained at the motor
end. Either way, remove it but note that the ears on each end of the cardan shaft are of
subtly different shapes, so record which end is which.
Assign the bogie to one or other of your sets of etched bogie parts, marking the bogie
drive and chassis block accordingly.
Similarly remove the other bogie.
Making up the Pivot Frame
Remove the Pivot Frame (P1) and Pivot Plate (P2) etches from the fret.
Check that the hole in the Pivot Plate is large enough to make a free running fit with
the body of the M1.5 pivot bush fitted to the Bolster. Open it out with a round file if
required.
Fold up the central flange of the Pivot
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