Fowler4f Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) Is it possible to remove the body shell and cabs from 201 to fit Drivers ? Any advice and especially photos would be greatly appreciated. Edited March 25, 2022 by Fowler4f Add photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 hi the shell comes off these quite easily. no screws and as far as i am aware no clips. its similar to the plough van process so grab a leap card and work it in around the edges between the shell and chassis ,the shell should gently wiggle off. the cabs stay attached to the body then and i have not removed those so i cannot help further, that should explain the hard part though. when holding the chassis do not hold onto any of the plastic boxes as they clip on and off quite easily, to get the leverage you need hold onto the metal box on the chassis, this is part of the casting and rock solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 Lifting the shell is the easy part. Removing the interior of the cab isn't as straight forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted March 25, 2022 Author Share Posted March 25, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sean said: hi the shell comes off these quite easily. no screws and as far as i am aware no clips. its similar to the plough van process so grab a leap card and work it in around the edges between the shell and chassis ,the shell should gently wiggle off. the cabs stay attached to the body then and i have not removed those so i cannot help further, that should explain the hard part though. when holding the chassis do not hold onto any of the plastic boxes as they clip on and off quite easily, to get the leverage you need hold onto the metal box on the chassis, this is part of the casting and rock solid. Thanks Sean, that’s most helpful. Just need advice on cab removal ? Edited March 25, 2022 by Fowler4f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 (edited) No luck removing cab from body shell. Shame as cab lighting would illuminate Driver especially at engine start up. Any Help ! Edited March 27, 2022 by Fowler4f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 The cab section is akward to remove.Carefully use a small flat screwdriver or something similar with thin plastic. The area you are looking for is the drivers side windows.You will have to try and stick the flat screwdriver down between the loco body and cab section.I think there is some tabs there,It's a long time since I did it so take your time.Both sides have to be prised up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fowler4f Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Managed to remove Cab interior, the glazing remains attached to the body, the Driver needed some serious amputations to get him to fit also had to remove the seat armrests. Just need to get it back in place. The trick in replacing cab interior is to slide the front under the clear plastic and then slip the back panel into place over the light fitting inside the two roof arches. Edited May 4, 2022 by Fowler4f 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) Ensure the cab light fitting is in correct position before replacing cab interior. Edited May 4, 2022 by Fowler4f 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broithe Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, Fowler4f said: the Driver needed some serious amputations to get him to fit They've been advertising for drivers recently, they never mention that bit... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Few extra photos from other cab end. Arm rests removed from seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 All tested and working. Thanks Enniscorthyman. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Well done! I would never be as brave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Rob said: Well done! I would never be as brave! When I saw Enniscorthyman’s photo where to start, I kept on going till the cab came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 229 is a later model than 203. The inside of cab body has 2 side grooves that the back of cab fits in above rear of cab light. The side lugs on cab floor by each seat need to be freed upwards from side glazing, then cab back will slide out. The underneath of the cab has a black tape attached to prevent light bleed. To replace cab push cab into place, but keeping the 2 floor lugs above the glazing until you can slide the cab back wall into the side grooves. Then push lugs into place in glazing. I took the opportunity to weather the frames and roof as nice day here in Wimbledon. Edited May 5, 2022 by Fowler4f 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Photos with cab lights illuminated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 233 different cab removal, no lugs on cab floor, the cab is held in by the sides of the driving desk (the L shaped piece @90° to to horizontal side piece) that clip on to front of cab windows. The clear plastic pieces that form the marker/tail lights came away, when I put them back in place both had a touch of plastic weld to keep them in situ. I had to tape down the cab lights as they were loose. 233 was weathered as well. The poor fella of a driver lost his arm in surgery ! Edited May 5, 2022 by Fowler4f 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Looks great- weathering is impressive! Love the 201's !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowler4f Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 11 hours ago, Rob said: Looks great- weathering is impressive! Love the 201's !! Thanks Rob, I use RailMatch spray cans, so it’s a bit hit and miss especially the roof exhaust area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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