How to remove Rail Chief HO set Loco shell

[Quentin]

Hey all,
I need to know how to pop open the shell of the Rail Chief EMD GP40 loco. My little brother dropped the thing and knocked something loose inside, so I need inside to repair it. Surprisingly, the shell didn't take any damage from the fall. I searched for any screws holding it on, or those clips that are on other locos. Nothing.

Thanks,
Quentin

[jward]

I'm pretty sure the screws are hidden inside the fuel tank cover. If I remember my GP40s correctly (they're currently in boxes awaiting a move) there should be two screws once you remove the cover.

[Quentin]

Well, that would make sense. I will check there. Thank you!

[jward]

Let me know how it goes. I looked at the online parts diagrams and it doesn't show fuel tank screws.

[Geeper]

Here is my "note to self" about my GP40 shell removal.
Bachmann GP40 Shell removal: pull off diesel tank (ply slowly with small flat blade screw driver); unscrew 2 screws, lift off shell. Hope it helps...

[Quentin]

Thank you. I just now got to take care of it, and that's where the screws were. under the fuel tank.

Quentin