Steam Engine Crew Figures...

The figures have a hole in their back. A small screwdriver will pop them free. I usually replace them with Arttista’s. The pic. below shows the casting with the mounting block for the stock figure on the right.  I file them off and make up a cab seat to mount the new figures.

Dave

That's very helpful; thank you.

I understand the E6's rear wall is removable (based on Lionel's website), but the other models I have don't show that same construction.

Can you tell me how that rear "wall" is removed?

I appreciate your assistance. 👍

Mark in Oregon

Lionel seems to follow a few methods of construction. Some have the rear portion of the cab removable. The Mikados are built that way. Some you can separate the whole cab right at the blackhead. I know the 10 wheelers use that method. Some I believe are just solid. Which may be the case with your Consolidations.  The figures are fairly easy to remove. You may need some small fingers or tweezers to get them back in place.  In some cases It might be easier to remove the shell. If you do end up ever changing them out. Do test fit first. I had to amputate a few feet to get them in place

Dave

Yeah, that's kinda what I thought.

After my back surgery on Wednesday, I will be able to take another look.

Thank you

Mark in Oregon

Hope everything goes well for your surgery on Wednesday, Mark.

Just keep smiling and nobody will be able to figure you out!!!

Peter....(Buco Australia)

Thank you. 👍

Mark in Oregon