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I have stripped quite a few O scale bodies from Atlas, MTH, and Lionel.  I use 94-99% isopropyl alcohol. Be sure to work in a space that does not have an open flame (gas stove, gas oven, hot water heater, dryer, etc.). Put your shell in a large container with a lid (it is best to set something in the bottom so the shell sits off of the bottom), fill the container almost to the top with the alcohol, put a layer of sandwich wrap over the container and then put on the lid.  Let this soak for 24 hours. Then use a stiff tooth brush or kitchen brush to help scrub the paint.  Sometimes it is a tough job, especially if the shell has been painted with thick gloss paint.  One of the hardest strips was a RailKing Overton coach body.