 Joined: 01/09/2024(UTC) Posts: 1 Location: England, Hereford
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I am trying to clean the phosphor bronze brushes on a z gauge vintage steam loco and am having trouble getting inside. Does anyone know how to separate the body from the chassis for the 8897 2-6-0 loco? I have removed the wheels. The chassis moves but the motor appears to be such a tight fit inside the cab that it will not separate. I have added some photos of side and bottom views.  
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 Joined: 02/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 843 Location: West Texas
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Hello, hope all is well. I believe this is Marklin 8895, a Br 74, one of my favorites. Here is the owner manual for this one. It shows how to remove the shell on this model. (But a newer version, the process is the same). This model is not held together with screws, it is just a press fit. https://static.maerklin....d247f47e0b1434542096.pdfIt is not necessary to remove the drive wheels to do this in the future, in fact with the wheels on, it gives you something to hold onto. If you are not familiar with these tank and other steam locomotives, you are going to have a bit of a time getting these wheels back in place in the proper way. It may seem the locomotive will not work until you do. I suggest searching this forum for the term quartering for some help on what to do. The zscale locomotives are small and may be difficult to handle, but eventually you will get it together and working again. To reassemble this shell, reverse the process shown, I just insert the motor end into the shell and then press in the front. Best wishes on your work. Take good care. Zme
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Joined: 26/03/2023(UTC) Posts: 13 Location: England
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There is a clear plastic light guide in the smoke box that acts as a clip to hold the body onto the chassis. You have to pull the front end of the body up from the chassis to release this clip before sliding it back a little bit, and then upwards to remove it.
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Joined: 02/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 843 Location: West Texas
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Hello, hope all is well.
Having a difficulty removing the shell is a good indication no one has taken this locomotive apart. They get easier to separate when taken apart more.
While you have it off, spot of oil on the top of the motor casing is a good idea.
If you think it important, the Marklin LED light would work with this one, a small shim will help make contact.
The joy of replacing the drive wheels remains. I could not find a YouTube on this, best wishes, I am certain you will get it.
Take good care.
Zme
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