I need some help removing the shell of a Lionel MPC caboose. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Bob.COGR Forum Member

A little about me: I began running Lionel postwar O scale trains when I was 11 yrs old and soon added HO to my collection.. I left the hobby at age 24 due to various reasons.

I recently picked up a used Lionel MPC Thunderball freight set for my 4 year old grandson, which I began refurbishing. I have removed the body from all the other pieces, so that I could wash and oil them., except for the Penn Central green caboose 6-9062. From what I can see there are no screws holding the shell to the frame just plastic tabs on each end. I have tried to release the tabs with pocket flat screw drivers with out any luck. Not wanting to damage the caboose by applying to much force on the tabs I am ready to give up.

I am hoping a member has some knowledge on how to remove the shell. Thank you for any assistance in helping get the shell off.

Bob C.

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Hi Bob....

I moved this to the category that the topic best matches.....

Alan

KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Pull back on the black plastic end pieces at the top. The bottom will drop away.

Jon

Bob.COGR Forum Member

OMG thumb That's it!! Thank you so much! At first I thought your reply was just a quote of some kind, but it finally sunk in.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

One more question if I may. What is the name of the correct forum for all "Lionel O gauge"

KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Hi Rail, O, O-27.

Jon

Bob.COGR Forum Member

KOOLjock1 posted:
Pull back on the black plastic end pieces at the top. The bottom will drop away.
Jon

Yes that was the key! Thank you so much for replying so quickly! thumb

Bob.COGR Forum Member

One more question: Is there a way I can put this post back to bed, as I now have the answer?

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

It's done, all put to bed.

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