Removing stickers from Tomy Thomas trains

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I like to soak the shell in hot soapy (I use Dishwashing Liquid) water for a half hour or more then use a product called "Goo Be Gone" with a cotton swab to remove the whats left. Then back in the hot soapy bath and use a small hand brush or old toothbrush to give the whole shell a good brushing. Not only does this help in removing the stickers but gives the shell a good cleaning removing dust, dirt and oils from the nooks and crannies which should aid in your new paints adhesion. Mind you a good rinsing with brush in clear water is needed to remove and residue from the Goo Be Gone or soap. For stubborn stickers I sometimes repeat the first steps with a new bath of hot soapy water.

Note:
Of course the engines shell must be removed from the chassis for this but I have actually disassembled the whole engines, removing the motor and giving "all" the other parts a bath and brush.