AZL posted the following on their forum. I can contest, it is VERY easy to damage the shells while attempted to do so. I did just that in my own testing:
The SW1500 shell can be removed; however, it requires a very different technique than our previous products. Until we can create detailed instructions we are advising people: DO NOT attempt disassembly. We destroyed more than a few shells before we discovered the correct technique. We don¡¯t want the same thing to happen to our valued customers.
Rob
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On Oct 9, 2021, at 6:44 PM, John Buckley <
jb332699@...> wrote:
I am happy to see AZL release EMD SW1500 Switchers, but apparently it comes with this notice; "Note: AZL is advising customers not to attempt to remove the shells of the SW1500s. Doing so may result in damage to the locomotive¡¯s shells."
Anyone have any idea what the rest of the story is?? Hard to imagine running these or any other z locos for a long time without lifting the shell to clean the inevitable dust and grime that accumulates or replace worn parts.
Are really not to ever see the chassis of these switchers?
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