Model Railroading > SD60M shell removal

My apologies if this has been covered in a thread already, but has anyone out there had any issues removing the shell from an Athearn Genesis SD60M? I have a pair of CP SD60Ms that I am trying to install Loksound decoders, I have removed the couplers and two screws on either side of the fuel tank, but it feels somewhat hard to remove at the back of the locomotive, any thoughts?

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Remove the fuel tank to get access to screws that let the shell move off the frame & gently wiggle the body off. 

Tim
Hanesworth

Remove the fuel tank to access more screws, and the flat head screwdriver tip works well to free the shell. There is also a chain that will break which is a really nice detail piece, but frustratingly is attached to both the shell and trucks. 

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> Remove the fuel tank to access more screws, and
> the flat head screwdriver tip works well to free
> the shell. There is also a chain that will break
> which is a really nice detail piece, but
> frustratingly is attached to both the shell and
> trucks. 

If you use a sharp pair of tweezers, you can separate the chain from the hook on the shell first before removing the shell.

Cheers,
Harry