Originally Posted by Bob Delbridge:
IMO a Dremel cutoff disk would be the tool to use. Vise grips have always left marks on everything I've touched with them. The problem with using a cutoff disk is avoiding gouging the wheels if you don't take the truck apart. I have plenty of used cutoff disks laying around and use one that's small enough to get between the wheels.
I agree with Bob's statement, i.e. I would NOT use a Dremel to remove the crap from the Lionel, or any other manufacturers, trucks. I purchased a pair of EXTREMELY heavy duty, LONG handle side cutters from Snap-On Tool Co. (item #312CP), and simply cut off all the unwanted crap.