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Phil: Especially in these days of needing to fit modules, it would be useful if the models were actually shipped ( as some american models) with the body already separated from the chassis - allowing the purchaser to see the quality of the motor/mechanism too! (I appreciate that this would double the volume for delivery, but the weight would be the same, and some assembly labour time would be saved, although this would be offset by having to pack 2 parts plus screws and even a screwdriver fir for the job

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The current policy is of course the 'get it out of warranty' model, whereby the user has had to dismantle it to use it.

There is of course, a middle ground somewhere. Back in the Hornby Dublo days, a bottle of recommended oil/lubricant was actually supplied! (as was a sample cassette in my first cassette deck!) Now everything is extra to keep the upfront price low, and avoid waste.

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Phil
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"Phil" wrote

Life-Like have just stopped doing this because retailers & customers complained their packaging took up too much space. Also customers objected at not being able to see the model fully assembled.

I have a number of their locos and they are difficult to store when not in use as the original box will not accomodate the assembled loco, and a bloody nuisance it is too!

John.

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John Turner

They only mentioned the 2 either end. I was beginning to think from the number of postings saying how easy it was that there must be more screws. I will have another look when I get a moment.

Kevin

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Kevin Rayner

Have you looked on the Bachmann web site for a PDF file containing an exploded diagram of the model ? Most of the other models are available for download.

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Jerry.

This debate proved very timely as I was about to dismantle my Deltic to fit a decoder and replace those awful fragile buffers. The six screws as suggested did the trick. Now can anyone tell me how to separate a WD? The Bachmann exploded drawings are useful EXCEPT they give no clue as to which ones hold the body and chassis together. I'd have thought something simple such as a symbol like an asterisk next to the relevant ones with a note saying "remove these six screws to separate the body" would be useful. Tom.

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Tom B

"Tom B" wrote

Now can anyone tell me how to separate a WD?

Removing the body from a WD is slightly more complex as the cab-side handrails are attached to both the body and chassis and need to be removed from one or the other (suggest the lower).

There are two screws to unfaster, one of which is hidden berneath the platic mouldings underneath the cab. The centre of these mouldings clips out to give access to the fixing screw.

Now this is where I'm not quite certain - it's a long time since I removed the body from a WD. I think you then need to remove the forward most screw (not the one holding the front pony truck in place) and the cassis should then come away.

John.

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John Turner

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