You might try steaming and a putty knife. Do a little at a time. Good luck!
Heck I'd just place a thin new layer of masonite over it and put the new backdrop onto that...lot less head aches.
Have fun with your trains
Sand it off (it's only paper, you should go through it fairly fast) or, if it's flat enough, just put the new picture over top if that's an option. Depends on relative sizes and shapes, of course.
If its anything like wallpaper use a spray bottle with warm water and a puddy knife. You might also try wallpaper remover solution found at paint stores.
Lynn
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