GP40 shell removal

[thomas611]

How do I remove the body shell on a GP40. Have tried spreading the shell at the center (tanks). Looks like I would have to spread the shell to the breaking point but both ends seam to still be fastened. Thanks, Thomas611 (Bet you can't guess which RR I am a fan of.)

[Yampa Bob]

Carefully pry off the fuel tank, underneath are two screws that hold the shell on. As you remove the shell, pull the ends a bit to clear the couplers.

[grumpy]

You may have to remove the couplers and pockets by removing the screws holding them in place.
Don

[Running Bear]

On the Bachmann GP40 you do not have to remove the couplers. Simply pry up the fuel tank and remove the two screws beneath. The shell will come off easily.

[Yampa Bob]

On one of my GP40s the casting wouldn't quite clear the coupler box, I just pulled the end very slightly to clear.  I filed off the casting a bit before replacing the shell.  On the others the shell came off easily as you mentioned.