Just got an MTH Rail King SW1500 and I was wondering if anyone has put figures in the cab of this or other MTH engines?
If so how can I do it?
Thank you
Tom
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I have put figures in a couple of MTH engines. It depends on how much room is in the cab of the SW1500. In my case, I purchased the MTH 30-11064 8-Piece Locomotive Cab Figure Set. It includes 4 engineers and 4 chairs that they sit on.
For the SW1500, I used a piece of black plastic to shield the motor and then stuck the figures in their chairs to the side of the shell.
Guys, Thanks for the information. I think I will order the MTH figures.
It looks like there is room in the new SW1500. Is it difficult to take apart to do this?
I have never removed a shell before.
Tom
Not really difficult, but as with any shell removal, it's certainly possible to screw things up if you aren't careful. The SW1500 has spring contacts, so there should be no plugs to deal with, just make sure you don't pull wires apart or pinch them putting the shell back on.
@Tom Q Fan posted:Guys, Thanks for the information. I think I will order the MTH figures.
It looks like there is room in the new SW1500. Is it difficult to take apart to do this?
I have never removed a shell before.
Tom
I pull near every shell day one to make sure the lube was applied to the gears instead of next to them 
You know what they say; "it" happens 
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What’s the part number for the figures?
30-11064
