LRTNZ Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Hi all I acquired a second hand Hornby A4 Merlin yesterday, and am considering converting it to DCC. However, I have not been able to work out from my brief look, as to how to get into the tender. At fear of breaking the tender body shell, I thought it best to ask you wonderful folks for help as to how to get inside the tender. So.... How is it done? Here is a view of the underside of the tender, if it is of any use: I am already considering converting it to a hardwired (Well, plug/socket) connection between the loco and tender, so that the conductivity is more consistent, and to be able to pack the tender with weight, keeping the decoder inside the locomotive. (Yes, looking at the above photo I have just realised how much the wheels need cleaning - I did just have it arrive in the mail however) Thanks all! - LRTNZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 (edited) It looks like one of these tender drives: http://www.hornbyguide.com/service_sheet_details.asp?sheetid=53 See also http://www.hornbyguide.com/service_sheet_details.asp?sheetid=96 To remove the tender body, you need to gently ease it off the clips on either side. Edited January 31, 2020 by Hroth Ref to service sheet source. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted January 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31, 2020 Yes tender just clips onto body . theres a slot at front of tender . I stick a screw driver in and prize open Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Be careful with the plastic, it's obviously 'aged' a bit. Without being excessive, perhaps a bit of gentle warming, raised above - not resting on - a radiator for a few minutes to slightly soften the plastic? Just a thought. Al. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I believe if you squeeze over the ends, the sides bow out a little and release from the clips on the underframe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRTNZ Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Hroth said: To remove the tender body, you need to gently ease it off the clips on either side. Just wondering on the best way to achieve this part? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRTNZ Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Legend said: I stick a screw driver in and prize open Uhhh, how much 'faith' am I to expect to require? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRTNZ Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 6 hours ago, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: I believe if you squeeze over the ends, the sides bow out a little and release from the clips on the underframe. Thanks! This worked wonders! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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