https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/05/removal-of-train-body-from-chassis.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=removal-of-train-body-from-chassis Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:29:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/05/removal-of-train-body-from-chassis.html#comment-258 Sat, 09 May 2009 13:26:00 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/05/removal-of-train-body-from-chassis.html#comment-258 Gerry,I have only the Athern Genesis in F units and a SD 50, but if coupler box is enclosed in the front or rear they have to be removed, then very carefully with finger nails or small reg.,screwdriver,pull out the sides of body, you do not have to pull out very far, by using the weight of the engine in the upright position, gently shake body and engine chassis should fall out. Work on a foam surface, and take your time. I think the older Athern engines work the same way. Most of the time the fingernail method will work. Regardless, most bodies come off without to much trouble.

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