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Train NutOGR Forum Member

Anyone know how to open one of these up.

Just took a quick glance at it this morning before I went out. Didn't see any obvious ways to open it. No visible screws that I could see except for one in the center that appears to hold the lamp assembly in. I thought I'd seen pictures of the cupola removed but that seems like it's on solid like a rock.

11/24/2012:26 PM

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DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have one of these in a box but never looked closely to see how it is assembled. Based on its age, I would think it, probably, has metal tabs. A lot of pre-war stuff used tabs and this piece is a pre-war carryover.

11/24/205:53 PM

Chuck SartorOGR Forum Member

Dan is right the whole caboose is held together with tabs. Handrail assembly and under the body.

11/24/207:21 PM

Train NutOGR Forum Member

Thanks guys. I'll have a look tomorrow.

11/24/2010:26 PM

DanrOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Be very gentle bending those tab, they are old and fragile.

11/25/208:16 AM

YardmasterOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

There are 6 tabs. 2 on each end that hold the hand railings on and then 2 more at the center.

Don't be suprised if the 2 center ones break off.

Good Luck!

11/25/208:58 AM

Train NutOGR Forum Member

Now I see them. Yes they look small and fragile. I'll be attempting to open it up this weekend. Wish me luck! Thanks for the info.

11/26/207:30 PM

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