Bachmann 24/25: Preparing the
Locomotive
Following the manufacturer's 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 shell from the chassis of the locomotive according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Store the body retaining screws safely away.
Make a note of the identification of the terminals on the circuit board to which the
two wires leading to each bogie are connected. Note also to which side of each bogie
they go. Disconnect the wires leading to the bogies. On some Bachmann locos the
connections are soldered, on others the wires are passed through holes in the terminals
and retained by plastic sleeves.
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, drive shaft and chassis block accordingly.
Similarly remove the other bogie.
Check that the chassis block is square. Use
two straight-edges as shown and sight
between them.
If there is any misalignment, check for
obstructions, such as swarf, preventing the
plastic undertray from fitting snugly up against
the cast chassis block.
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