Dcc ready Class 71 body removal

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Hi guys,

Two things, firstly any recommendations for which Dcc chip would fit this loco . And secondly how do I remove the body ? I have misplaced my maintenance sheet so any information would be gratefully accepted… many thanks

[Going Spare]

The method of body fixing for modern central-motor diesel/electric loco's is normally a long slot-headed bolt passing upwards through the underframe in the region of each corner to a capture in the body roof area but no such screws are shown on the service sheet (461).

However, there do appear to be small recesses cut in the the bottom edge of the main chassis frame above each bogie so it may be that the body simply clips to the chassis. If so, inserting a small bladed screwdriver between the bottom of the body side and the chassis and moving it along the chassis may spring the clips.

Others, with the loco, should be able to advise on suitable decoders.

[ColinB]

I think it just clips on, I am sure there was a post about this but I cannot find it.

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Thanks guys,

you’re right GS. further investigation shows it does just clip off .. I think I’ll need a micro chip too , the space is so limited…

thanks again guys

[ColinB]

I can't remember which one I used but I do remember posting on this site which one. I used to use Zimo 6 pin ones and rewire them to 8 pin but Zimo decoders are now super expensive and hard to obtain. The Train o Matic ones are very small and they use the same decoder for 8 and 6, so they have done the rewiring for you. I can't remember whether a Hornby one fits. I suppose the easy solution is to take my one apart again or find my post.

[ColinB]

I did a search for the post but I could spend all day looking. I took my one apart. It appears I used a rewired Zimo module but I suspect a Hornby one would fit.

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Thanks Colin,

I will try a Hornby decoder and see how I get on .