I'm reworking a 1/20.3 Connie and need to know how to remove the coupler from the pilot. I have removed the coupler itself, but cannot see how to get the pocket removed without damaging the pilot itself. There looks to be four bolts holding the pocket, but they could be cast in place. I've looked at the drawings of the frame detail, but it's hard to tell from these if they are actual screws. Anybody done this before?

Anyone removed the sand dome from the Connie? As I undserstand it, you just remove the top cap and then remove the screw from the base and it lifts off the boiler. I can't seem to budge the top cap off. Any suggestions?

The manual for the Connie says to lubricate the DRIVE gear with the heavy duty oil. The site shows to use the light oil on gears, bushings, etc. Which is correct. I have run the engine for 3-4 minutes for sound check WITHOUT lubrication on rollers. Any problems with that?

I want to remove the cab from my Connie and remove the rear wall portion to do some detailing inside. Are these held in place by screws or glued? Thanks for any help.