I have an MTH Railking Proto 2 GP7 NY Central No. 5635 diesel, Product # 30-20008-1, shown in photo below with original blue battery shown in 2nd photo below:
I want to replace that blue battery, which is fastened very tight in place with the black metal brace across its middle and top, with a 3 volt BCR2.
I tried to get that original battery out by wiggling it and pushing it from right to left (there is a space to its left), and by using a screw driver to slightly lift up the ends of that black metal brace in order to loosen it. However, although I loosened it a tiny bit, I have not gotten that battery out yet.
What do you recommend that I do to get that battery out?
I didn't want to force it too much for fear of breaking/damaging something.
My thinking is that the best way of getting that battery out is to use a screw driver and plyers to lift up both ends of that black metal brace a lot, and then pull the battery out towards me instead of pushing it from right to left.
Another thought involves the beige/tan colored piece of insulation underneath the left side of the blue battery. I considered trying to remove that piece of insulation in order to loosen the battery. My concern is that said piece of insulation may be very important to prevent a short circuit if it turns out that I can't get that battery out. What do you think?
Arnold
