Bachmann Lyn cab removal
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Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Guys,
Just wondering how easy it is to get the cab off Lyn ? Has anyone done it without breaking anything ?
I need to repaint the (red) cab roof/windows and remove the doors.
TIA.
Andy
Just wondering how easy it is to get the cab off Lyn ? Has anyone done it without breaking anything ?
I need to repaint the (red) cab roof/windows and remove the doors.
TIA.
Andy
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi AndyGarratt15a wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 1:26 am Hi Guys,
Just wondering how easy it is to get the cab off Lyn ? Has anyone done it without breaking anything ?
I need to repaint the (red) cab roof/windows and remove the doors.
TIA.
Andy
I have done it and normally I'd take step by step photos for my blog, but it looks like I didn't for the Lyn. I don't remember it being particularly difficult or frightening, but I do remember there were quite a few fiddly bits (pipework etc) which needed to be taken into consideration. If I recall correctly, the parts are fairly robust, though.
Here's Bachmann's exploded diagram of the body. It might help.
https://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa ... 20Cab).pdf
Rik
PS - Welcome to the forum BTW
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Mine was the early version with the plastic motor block. I'm not sure if they changed the body on the newer version or kept it the same.
I have a feeling I had to take the whole body off before the cab could be split from the boiler - but it was a while ago.
Rik
I have a feeling I had to take the whole body off before the cab could be split from the boiler - but it was a while ago.
Rik
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Andy
I got this from a fellow garden railer ....
I got this from a fellow garden railer ....
RikThe cab is held on with four plastic clips, which need pushing inwards; the cab then lifts off. The cab can be removed without taking the boiler off the motor block.
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Someone has reminded me that I did actually blog how I dismantled my Lyn. I'm glad someone is on the ball ...
https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/0 ... o.html?m=1
Rik
https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2021/0 ... o.html?m=1
Rik
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Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hello again,
Thanks for all your replies. I actually managed to remove the doors, sliding windows and respray the roof without having to remove the body or cab.
It's a second hand loco I have just bought, and has been converted to battery power (contained in a 'box-car' wagon). I am in the process of de-Americanising it, to fall in line with my Roundhouse live steam sugar cane Fowler. So, it's lost it's boiler feed pump and bell as well.
Once again, thanks for your inputs.
Andy
Thanks for all your replies. I actually managed to remove the doors, sliding windows and respray the roof without having to remove the body or cab.
It's a second hand loco I have just bought, and has been converted to battery power (contained in a 'box-car' wagon). I am in the process of de-Americanising it, to fall in line with my Roundhouse live steam sugar cane Fowler. So, it's lost it's boiler feed pump and bell as well.
Once again, thanks for your inputs.
Andy
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Glad you managed to get it sorted. Would love to see some photos when you've finished Anglicising it.Garratt15a wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 11:29 pm Hello again,
Thanks for all your replies. I actually managed to remove the doors, sliding windows and respray the roof without having to remove the body or cab.
It's a second hand loco I have just bought, and has been converted to battery power (contained in a 'box-car' wagon). I am in the process of de-Americanising it, to fall in line with my Roundhouse live steam sugar cane Fowler. So, it's lost it's boiler feed pump and bell as well.
Once again, thanks for your inputs.
Andy
Rik
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Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
Hi Rik, actually, it will be more Australian/American sugar cane sort of.
By the way, behind the smoke box door are two switches. One for the smoke unit and another 3 way switch. In the middle position it wont run, but what is the difference in the other two positions ? Only asking as it didn't come with a manual.
Cheers. Andy
By the way, behind the smoke box door are two switches. One for the smoke unit and another 3 way switch. In the middle position it wont run, but what is the difference in the other two positions ? Only asking as it didn't come with a manual.
Cheers. Andy
Re: Bachmann Lyn cab removal
I think it's to switch between DC and DCC operation. But don't quote me on that.Garratt15a wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:58 am Hi Rik, actually, it will be more Australian/American sugar cane sort of.
By the way, behind the smoke box door are two switches. One for the smoke unit and another 3 way switch. In the middle position it wont run, but what is the difference in the other two positions ? Only asking as it didn't come with a manual.
Cheers. Andy
Rik
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