Replacing headlight lens in Lionel 685 locomotive

[Sutter Grandma]

Thanks for your reply!  I'll have to take a deep breath and try it!

[TrainLarry]

The lens gets pressed out, and the new one gets pressed in. The fit is a little tight to keep it in place.

 

Larry

[rtraincollector]

This should help, here is a diagram for your engine 

 

http://pictures.olsenstoy.com/685.htm

 

[Sutter Grandma]

My 1953 Lionel 685 is in good condition, overall, but the headlight lens is cracked.  (I blame my brother, who had the train after I left for college!)  I found a replacment lens, but I'm not sure how to go about removing the old one without damaging the boiler front plate.  (I do know how to remove the front plate!)