banjoflyer posted:Brendan posted:I popped one handrail off. It looks as though the nubs are cast. I pulled on one and it didn't budge or turn. I thought you were talking about a user doing the flip. I would just move the motor which I do plan on doing which is why I got two of these. I'll have a pair of FC GP20s and a pair of FC GP7s.
Brendan
Sounds neat! Yeah I was talking about Lionel having nearly all they needed to crank out a FlyerChief GP20 using the GP7 as a starting point. Flipping the rails/shell and reversing the motor leads would be an easy way to go. Leave the motor where it is.
You gotta post pics when you're done with the switch.
Mark
Given there's a raised pad on the frame, two mounting posts right behind the cab and the handrail nubs (green arrows) would have to relocated in order to reverse the side handrails. The 6 nubs aren't symmetrical front to back, it would mean Lionel would have to change the tool for the frame.
It would be far and less costly easier for Lionel to move the motor to the back and make a new bracket for the board.
Rusty