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Micro Trains SW1500 Disassembly
« on: November 26, 2022, 12:28:11 PM »
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How do the two frame halves of the MT SW1500 come apart?  The screws holding them together are not slotted or 'Phillips-ed' and I can't see how to remove them.  I need to replace the truck assemblies so I need to get this thing apart.

Doug

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Re: Micro Trains SW1500 Disassembly
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2022, 12:36:17 PM »
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There is a plastic cap over the Phillips head screw. Just pry it out with the tip of a hobby knife.
The plastic caps are on there to supposedly keep the contact tabs from catching on the chassis.
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Re: Micro Trains SW1500 Disassembly
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2022, 01:41:33 PM »
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Thanks, Jim.  I never would have figured that out.  I will now proceed.

Doug