Tank car era question

[jwb]

Yes, the tabs or pegs are press fit, and you can pull the frame off (helps in getting rid of the detents), but that doesn't do anything for the bottom part of the tank itself. It may be glued -- I don't want to pry too hard, because the paint is really nice on these.

I mean to touch up the handrails and ladders with body color, but once that's done, I don't plan to replace the ladders.