@RBB&BC posted:hey Mike, it will be exciting to watch your layout take shape. today I'm going to attempt the population of my Lionel Santa Fe observation car, but I am concerned. I tried to get the top off earlier and had no success. I carefully pressed at the points indicated by the instructions and Removed the screws from the bottom of the chassis, but no Luck. I am afraid of pressing too hard on the four points to release the top. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Craig- I'm not familiar with these particular cars but do the instructions call for pressing the 4 windows to release the car from the body? If so then get 4 popsicle sticks and file a chissel point on them. Insert the sticks in the 4 windows and press the car down on the bench.
The MPC coach I modified comes apart the same way.
I also recall a method where you twist the car slightly by holding it from both ends and twisting in opposite directions causing the roof to release from the body. This may have been for MTH cars but I don't remember exactly.
