Originally Posted by TrainLarry:
You need to remove the baseplate from the truck by slightly bending the tabs around the axles that hold it in place.
It's easier, quicker, & less invasive to just gently spread the bolster and truck sides enough to remove the axles, wheels, and bottom plate all at once. Reverse the procedure to reassemble after repairs. Those baseplate tabs will fatigue and break with repeat bending.
