Anybody know how to get the shell off of one of these?
Thanks,
-Mark
Hi Mark,
Removing the shell from the SC-44 is a pretty simple process. On the left/right side, using your fingernail or a small object like a toothpick, gently pry the shell away from the chassis, behind the front truck/in front of the rear truck (directly next to the fuel tank.) Then, slip a small piece of cardstock into the gap you've created above the fuel tank, between the shell and the chassis.
Repeat this on the other side of the locomotive, then gently hold the locomotive in place by the truck. You should now be able to easily lift the shell off the chassis from one end. (I recommend holding the front truck and lifting the shell up at the front end. This way you are less likely to damage the hanging hose/cable details above the plow when the shell is lifted up.)
That worked, thanks.
-Mark