Hints on taking O27 passenger truck/coupler apart?

Take it back, they are riveted in place and would have to be drilled out.

@ThatGuy posted:

Take it back, they are riveted in place and would have to be drilled out.

Thanks for the reply, I don’t see any way to disassemble either, but I see Lionel sells individual parts as well as the complete coupler.

Unfortunately there were other problems with the set, which was a Christmas gift from my wife.  The locomotive arrived with the power truck loose and the screws stuck to the magne-traction wheels.  Also missing is the rear shell attachment bracket and screw, and the protective cardboard box insert.   I reattached the truck and the locomotive runs well enough.

Looks like I’ll have to pursue a return, of fix it myself.  FYI - this was purchased “new” from a forum sponsor.   A simple inspection prior to shipping would have revealed the locomotive wasn’t intact prior to shipping - disappointing.

@Kelunaboy posted:

Thanks for the reply, I don’t see any way to disassemble either, but I see Lionel sells individual parts as well as the complete coupler.

Unfortunately there were other problems with the set, which was a Christmas gift from my wife.  The locomotive arrived with the power truck loose and the screws stuck to the magne-traction wheels.  Also missing is the rear shell attachment bracket and screw, and the protective cardboard box insert.   I reattached the truck and the locomotive runs well enough.

Looks like I’ll have to pursue a return, of fix it myself.  FYI - this was purchased “new” from a forum sponsor.   A simple inspection prior to shipping would have revealed the locomotive wasn’t intact prior to shipping - disappointing.

Agreed, a simple look see would have solved the issue. But the store probably did not have the time or want to open for inspection anything. I am sure some customers would scream not new……it’s the old no good turn goes unpunished.. lmao