Everything on model trains, model railroads, model railways, locomotives, model train layouts, scenery, wiring, DCC and more. Enjoy the world's best hobby... model railroading!

model scale railroad houses to construct ho scale n scale oo gauge

Problem Removing Athearn SD45-2 Coupler Box

Murray would like answers:

“What I thought would be an easy job has become a nightmare. I put my Athearn SD45-2 positioned upside down in my cradle, but can’t get the coupler box and coupler out. I pulled out the first coupler box screw, that that’s all. I even tried a screwdriver and a sharp craft knife blade to pry outwards leveraging on the truck. The whole pilot twists. It won’t come out. No way do I want to break off the whole front of the loco. Am I the only one with this problem?”

Contribute your thoughts below.

3 Responses to Problem Removing Athearn SD45-2 Coupler Box

  • Jim says:

    Hate to admit it but a couple of times I put a drop of glue on the box while assembling it.

    • John Lebsanft says:

      What sort of glue did use use. Remember, what you use in USA is not necessarily the same product in GOOD OLE AUSSIE.

  • phil johnson says:

    If you’ve not glued the box in place, Try a small blade screwdriver in the box hole and push forward. Or a longer handled wide flat blade screwdriver, pry between truck and coupler pocket

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Add a photo or image related to your comment (JPEG only)

Reader Poll

Which scale of model trains do you operate or prefer?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTION

Download Your Free Catalog

Use Tiny Railroad Micro Controllers

N Scale Track Plans

Watch Video

Model Train DCC HELP

Model Train Help Ebook

NEW TO MODEL TRAINS?

FREE Tour Inside Club

Take a FREE tour inside the club.

Scenery Techniques Explained

Scenery & Layout Ideas

Model Railroading Blog Archive