Acela dummy engine

[commando]

it is possible to safly remove the shell off the acela's duumy engine right? i have started on one side and it was glued on so i had to break it. it seems like there is nothing holdinh it to the body besides that glue. also can i order spare windows for the side windows on the dummy engine because mine i got used and didnt have any.

[simkon]

Call the service department tomorrow morning for information on parts availability and info on how to proceed.

[commando]

ok. the body shell is listed as one whole part... do you think they will sell individual windows?

[simkon]

I cannot speculate, if you call them, they will let you know your options.

[mlrr]

This is a frustrating issue.  The boys in China for some reason or another are either instructed or feel it necessary to add in some sort of adhesive these days.  I've been able to successfully remove all the shells (some with difficulty).

See this link below and scroll near the bottom of the page for information on shell removal:

http://web.mac.com/msibnsf/iWeb/Acela%20Express,%20The%20Need%20For%20Speed/Modeling%20Techniques.html

I would start to pry the shell off near the truck area first, just enough to fit a small flat head screw in between the chassis and the shell so that you can slide it across and break the "seal".  Fortunately, this is a process that should only have to be carried out once.  After that, it should come off with less difficulty (as I'm sure it was intended by the boys over here).

As for the windows, I'm not sure.  You can try to call the service dept. and ask, but I wouldn't be surprised if they respond by telling you to send in the whole thing.

Good luck!