First, position the engine upside down in a foam cradle or other soft surface, while
being careful of the small details on the boiler. Using a small flat blade screwdriver,
carefully remove the drive rod screws (2) on the 3rd set of drive wheels. There's one
on each side.
MAKE NOTE OF THE ECCENTRIC CRANKS IN REALTION TON
THE AXLE IF THE DRIVER BEING CHANGED. THE ECCENTRICS
MUST BE RE-ASSEMBLED IN THE SOME POSITION.
Remove the Brakeshoe detail along with the bottom plate by removing the 4 screws
indicated in the picture below. Set the cover aside and don't do any thing further until
you have completely read the Caution Note.
Caution Note
Before proceeding, there are a couple of
important things to know. First, under the
square bushings on each end of the axle are tiny
springs. They are critical to the proper operation
of your engine and you don't want to drop
them. Next, look closely at the wheel set and
bushings and take note of their orientation..
M.T.H. HO 4-6-4 Empire State Express Steam Engine
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Driver springs
Screws
Brake Shoe Detail/bottom plate
