Hello
Can anyone help by describing how you dismantle a Minitrains Brigadelok chassis.
I can see where the body comes off but can't find the "secret key" to dismantle it.
Any help will be appreciated.
Royce Watchorn
most the Minitarains are attached by un-screwing the chimney
Why do you want to dismantle the chassis? Is there a problem with it?
To remove the chassis from the body unscrew the chimney and then un-clip the chassis. The clip is above the two rear axles. The wires for the lights are soldered in place between the chassis and the circuit board on the body so these need to be unsoldered or cut to permanently separate the two.
However if there is a problem with the chassis I would recommend that you return it to where you purchased it from and do not try to sort it yourself. Also it may well void any warrantee if you take it apart yourself.
Brian Meldon
Thanks for your help.
I did try unscrewing the chimney but it didn't move easily. Now I know it does unscrew I'll use a bit more force.
I am going to fit a DCC chip to the loco.
This web page may help:
http://blog.waldbahner.de/en/2014/06/die-erste-brigadelok-ist-da/
Brian Meldon
Thanks Brian.
Nice to know. I had to use a pair of small pliers to get the chimney off. I wouldn't have risked that without the knowledge gained from this site.
Best wishes. Royce
I innocently posted a similar question a year or so ago. Having read and thought about the suggestions I had a go... And wished I hadn't! I then followed more advice and had a repair done by an excellent guy. I will try and track down more info.