HELP!! can't figure out how to dismantle my atlas Dash-840B

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I want to install ditch lights but can’t seem to figure out how to take it apart, any help would be appreciated

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Its similar to the Kato design, you need to remove the couplers and may need to remove the hand railings. Gently squeeze the body shell near the latches and rock it sideways. Here is a link to the Atlas parts sheet from there website:

http://www.atlasrr.com/pdf/HO%20DASH8%20DIESEL%20LOCO%20CHINA1.pdf

http://www.atlasrr.com/pdf/HO%20DASH8%20DIESEL%20LOCO%20CHINA2.pdf

Jim

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well, took a few heart pounding minutes but I got it. thanks for the help I’m so used to Athearn and P2k