How do I remove a truck from MTH Premier Coal Hopper?

MTH truck screws are mounted from the top. Need to remove the frame and should be able to access it from there.

Try a fine tipped flathead and gently pry, could be snug fit as well.

There is two screws one on each side of the truck, remove them. Then as you push with one hand the sides of the hopper over the truck outward, push the angled piece toward the center of car, you can get one finger in there from the end. It should come out but the paint makes it stick. If you push the sides out enough you will hear it break loose.

Thanks guys. I tried that earlier but maybe didn’t push hard enough.  I’ll try again.

@clem k posted:

There is two screws one on each side of the truck, remove them. Then as you push with one hand the sides of the hopper over the truck outward, push the angled piece toward the center of car, you can get one finger in there from the end. It should come out but the paint makes it stick. If you push the sides out enough you will hear it break loose.

This worked perfectly! I was pushing in the wrong area thinking the entire floor separated from the body.
Thanks for the great help!

So I want to remove the ETD from this car now. But for the life of me, I cannot figure out how I got a screwdriver to the holes to remove the screws? No matter which way I turn the truck the whole screw access opening is covered? What am I missing now?

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I cannot see nor find any way to get the screwdriver down into the screw access hole no matter which way I position the truck.
Grr!