Using brake fluid to remove paint?

[nachoman]

What a great looking locomotive. I am surprised the factory black paint did not want to come off! I would try and get as much of the green bits off as possible as they will show texture under the new paint. You may want to wash it good, then put back in with fresh alcohol. You can pick at the remaining green paint with a wooden skewer to try and loosen them. when you get as much paint removed as possible, scrub the loco with the old toothbrush and soapy water (dishwashing liquid). I know it is tedious, but believe me you are doing a great job so far.