How does the shell come off a Lionel #S-3

JC: Mine's in storage right now, so I'm going on memory. There are one or possible two inside the steam cylinder casting; the other two are just under the cab assembly and are pretty much logical. The real trick in getting the boiler top shell off is having to remove the engineer & brakeman figures from their seats inside the cab. The cab will not clear until you remove the two figures. They pull straight up (with much effort); you'll likely have to start them out via a small flat blade screwdriver.

I had to do an early boiler removal to re-glue the 90 degree elbow that routes the smoke to the cylinder casting.

Also, be VERY careful of the stanchions for the handrails-they are extremely fragile. You will have to get the handrails out of the holes in the pilot casting.

I thought there was a software "fix" for the mars light?https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/d...ent/4104666427309943

 >>>be VERY careful of the stanchions for the handrails-they are extremely fragile. You will have to get the handrails out of the holes in the pilot casting.<<

A two second fix that appears a bit too difficult for me.  Can't figure out why the roof hatch fell off to begin with..

Can't recall if its been a year since this engine was released? Could send it in but I'll probably just leave it alone until something else forces me to get it repaired.

Thanks,

Joe

They were shipped last November I believe.

As for taking the shell off, shoot an email to J Daddy.  He has had the shell off his several times.