How to remove Lionel Santa Fe LionChief Plus GP7 trucks

Bob.COGR Forum Member

The gears in the drive truck have a lot of slop and they are slipping. I need help with removing trucks from frame to see what is going on with the gears. I did see a Lionel video from 2013 showing how to remove some lionel trucks by holding the body vertical and turning the truck to the left. It does not seem to be the case with this model engine. If I am able to get the truck off can the gears and wheels replaced or do I need to replace the whole truck? I cant find any information on how to do any of this.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

Bob C.

Attachments

Hide

Images (1)

Files (1)

http://www.lionel.com/products/santa-fe-lionchieftm-plus-gp7-diesel-2656-6-38821/

5/10/1911:54 PM

❤️ 0

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

trnluvrOGR Forum Member

Looking at the diagram you have to remove screws 18 that come up from the bottom of the truck.

Doug

5/11/196:46 AM

❤️ 1

ÜberstationmeisterOGR Forum Member

18 holds on 12. You need to remove 22 in the usual manner via the regular procedure.

5/11/197:03 AM

❤️ 1

Bob.COGR Forum Member

Thank you for the information on removing the trucks. It was spot on. I got the truck off and was able to to see the damage. I just need to find a rear truck. So far It doesn't look very promising.

Thanks again.

Bob.

5/14/194:17 PM

❤️ 0

SuperChiefer84OGR Forum Member

I have the same SF LC+ GP7 and the rear truck makes a grinding noise. Its appears the smaller middle gear on side of truck is loose and skipping teeth.

5/15/1911:40 PM

❤️ 1

kj356OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

The gears slipping or binding seem to be a problem on this design of truck. I just took one apart that keeps locking up and find a problem with the gears as well.

5/16/192:32 AM

❤️ 0

Bob.COGR Forum Member

Also trying to find any parts for the trucks seems to be impossible.

5/19/199:40 PM

❤️ 0

CLICK HERE and Subscribe to the OGR YouTube Channel!

How to remove Lionel Santa Fe LionChief Plus GP7 trucks

Attachments

Add Reply

Skip to main content

Attachments

Add Reply

Membership Required

Remove From Your Block List

Manage Follow Preferences

Block

OGR Forum Supporting Membership Required

OGR Forum Supporting Membership

Help support this forum with an OGR Forum Supporting Membership.You will be able to watch the videos in the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FORUM!A one-year OGR Forum Supporting Membership is only $12 per year, so sign up now!

OR

Access the ALL the OGR VIDEO FORUMS AND over 300 back issues of OGRwith a DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION!

Please wait...

Help support this forum with an OGR Forum Supporting Membership.
You will be able to watch the videos in the INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO FORUM!
A one-year OGR Forum Supporting Membership is only $12 per year, so sign up now!

Access the ALL the OGR VIDEO FORUMS AND over 300 back issues of OGR
with a DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION!