Atlas O GP60 hood removal Help Please

Ive been in a lot of Atlas locos it should only be 6 screws 2 in front 2 middle either the fuel tank screws or under the fuel tank and 2 in the rear

Morning update ladies and gents- put power to the track this morning and a loud buzz is heard from the engine. The top light, number boards and headlamp get really bright and then completely stop working and will not come back on at all. ARGH!!!! And for the cherry on top when I was investigating, two lift rings and a mirror broke off!  Off to A service tech or Atlas it goes on Tuesday.

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waiting to hear from atlas - so I ran it one more time before service. *note the lights are on in the vid but they now are working intermittently *

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...amp;feature=youtu.be

 

 

Parts diagrams from the Atlas website. Click on the underlined phrases.

Shell/Body

Chassis

"Removing an Atlas diesel hood." Har! Like anyone has ever been able to do THAT.

 

I actually gave up on my Atlas RS-1 a few years ago when I wanted to paint it for

the GM&O. Gave up on removing the body, that is. Handful of screws and still nothing moving.

Breaking tabs...?

 

So, I masked the trucks and couplers with wide blue tape, masked the windows, and painted it completely assembled. One of the best paint jobs I have ever seen, mine or not. I will never do another one.

 

Just to be fair, I couldn't get an MTH dummy Alco S-2 apart either; same painting method employed.

 

And I am definitely not new at this. Unlike the real world, model steam is much easier to deal with.

I still haven't heard back from Atlas but these will certainly help - Thank you!!

 

 

this engine was perfect until this - it was a real bummer

F.Y.I. Atlas parts did not have the "flat" lift rings for the GP-60s in stock and advised me they would not have them any time soon. However, they sent me a few from their boneyard at no charge.

That's one of the lift rings that broke, I hope they do the same for me. Maybe they'll respond to my email tomorrow.

Don't forget to disconnect the handrails from the cab.  The hood comes off rather easily.  There are several wiring connectors between the chassis and the hood.  However, given all the wiring inside going back together is not as easy.

 

Once Atlas is out of parts they are out pretty much forever.