Could someone advise the correct procedure for removing & replacing a bogie on a Minitrix bogie coach?
I have tried to gently remove the roof but this one is rather stubborn and I am cautious not to break anything.
Maurice C.
It would help if you told us which coach exactly?
The old British N coaches have screws through the bogies so are simple to remove.
Older Continental models you do have to remove the roof to access the interior.
More recent production coaches may have a clip-fit bogie.
Post a photo?
This is an LNER teak, it has a bright metal flanged stud in the centre of the bogie.
Sorry cannot supply photo at present.
Thanks for your reply
The old Minitrix coaches had a window sill about a foot wide, if I recall.
A legacy fix?
I have a rake of Minitrix teaks, will take a look.
Would this help. Looking at a back. 2 screws under the bogie and one centre screw
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/3894-070521105430.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109421)
Can't find my rake of Mx teaks, they must be buried somewhere.
Pretty sure those those flanged studs have a circlip fixing or a star washer so yes you'll need to gain access to the interior. I don't recall ever dismantling my teaks other than having the rooves off to repaint (they were second hand)
Quote from: crewearpley40 on May 07, 2021, 10:55:33 AM
Would this help. Looking at a back. 2 screws under the bogie and one centre screw
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/3894-070521105430.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109421)
There are no screwdriver slots in the flanges on mine but the studs are about the same size.
Maurice C.
Sounds like you have this style? These are designed to take an optional axle wiper contact for coach lighting
(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/109/5885-070521112034.jpeg) (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=109423)
Minitrix Gresley bogies are held on by a C clip or circlip which is accessed by removing the roof, exposing the body clips, and releasing the body from the chassis.
The roof is a clip fit BUT great care is needed to avoid damaging the roof. The side has to be eased outward to release the clips; the clips are part of the roof moulding.
The body clips are easier to release.
Be careful not to damage the delicate truss rods the underframe.
Putting it back together is a reverse and it clips together much easier than it comes apart.
Martyn