Shell removal help

[cec209]

Does anyone have any tips on removing shells from SPECTRUM DASH 8-40
CW's ?

Thanks
Charlie

[James in FL]

Hi cec209,

Remove the fuel tank by gently rocking (side to side) and pulling straight off (down).

The shell is held to the frame with two tabs just behind the center wheel of the forward truck.
Insert a tooth pick in front of the tab on each side.
Grasp the rear of the loco body (DB wings) with two fingers and with the other hand grasp the frame where the fuel tank was.
Gently pull the rear of the shell from the rear of the chassis (no tabs on the rear of the shell).

If you pull on the rear truck, it will come out before the shell separates from the chassis.

Slow and gentle.

Good Luck