Once you have the separation started, just pull straight up on
the shell. It should slide off the frame. Be aware, if the loco
already has had a DCC decoder installed, there may be wires
between the shell and the frame to power the rear light. For
the ease of following steps, I recommend cutting these wires as
far from the decoder as possible.
1.3 Remove cab from shell
The next step is to remove the cab from the rest of the shell.
If the railings are installed in the rear of the locomotive, gently
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7: Insert toothpicks to remove cab from shell.