Heljan 33 access to drive train

[Chrisr40]

Hello, could some kind soul please let me know how I access the gears in an older Heljan class 33 ? I have tried to lever the bottom plate off but am nervous about snapping it.

Many thanks 

Chris

[Type 2]

8 minutes ago, Chrisr40 said:

Hello, could some kind soul please let me know how I access the gears in an older Heljan class 33 ? I have tried to lever the bottom plate off but am nervous about snapping it.

Many thanks 

Chris

Insert a thin flathead screwdriver between the gear tower frame and baseplate clip, behind each wheel and twist gently, that will pop the clip, then repeat for the others (4 on each bogie)

 

The baseplate plastic is quite flexible so you would need to be very heavy-handed to snap it

[Chrisr40]

1 minute ago, Type 2 said:

Insert a thin flathead screwdriver between the gear tower frame and baseplate clip, behind each wheel and twist gently, that will pop the clip, then repeat for the others (4 on each bogie)

 

The baseplate plastic is quite flexible so you would need to be very heavy-handed to snap it

Thank you very much for such a quick reply. Its a rescued 33 that I took pity upon and adopted at the bluebell railwayana show yesterday so I am trying to give it some tlc.

Thanks again.

Chris