Ran across an article last night in the new On30 Annual suggesting a foam adhesive called PL300 the author used for his foam base. I'm not familiar with the product but it could probably be found at the BORG (Big Orange Retail Giant) Store. If not, There's Liquid Nails and other construction adhesives available in both squeeze  and caulking tube. Most all of these are going to give a permanent bond so don't even think about changing anything after the glue cures!

Thanks Jim, Lexon, and ABC for the suggestions. Turns out there were a couple of small ears up inside engaging the superstructure which when spread a bit released the whole chassis. Knew it had to be a KISS solution. On that note, for those who havn't used them I highly recommend the Bachmann E-Z Ryders for running in and testing locos. I just bought a set the other day and I'm running in my On-30 recently "Backwoods  Miniaturized" logging shay as we speak. They work Great! Maybe Bachmann could come up with an adjustable version  that would also work with narrow gauge HO? Or--has anyone had any luck modifying them for that use?

I have a freind who's a newbie in the hobby and he's asked me to have a look at why his Prairie 2-6-2 Isn't running. Thinking this was probably a simple case of a shorted wire against the frame, etc. I said O.K. Even though I've been in the hobby for several years, I havn't had much occasion to get into loco workings except for some of the popular locomotive kits and I'm not about to mess with any of my brass stuff. Anyway I'm completely stumped at how to get the superstructure seperated from the chassis. I've pulled the rear screw which was obvious and that area is loose but I can't for the life of me see what's holding the front section between the cylinders together and I don't dare apply force. I figured it would be better to get advice than break something.  Can anyone out there help me save face and at least get the thing apart??