Need help with what size kadees this locomotive needs

[Modeltrains2021]

Hi i acquired this mantua 0-4-0 switcher from a friend and was wondering if any of you know what style kadee it needs ill include pics of it thank you

 

[Smudge617]

I'm no expert, but I think a #148 whisker would fit, depends on the height clearance so you may need an offset, or use shims.
But someone will be along shortly who will know.

 

[Modeltrains2021]

Okay thankyou.

 

[MikeGTW]

That may really be a Varney Dockside Switcher 0-4-0 but like Smudge says a #148 in a kadee box It's hard to say for sure
on second looks more like a AHM C16 either way make sure it runs then see about couplers

 

[MikeGTW]

Here's my slightly newer version of that engine I thought maybe a Kadee #4 coupler but they are hard to find So Kadee #242 narrow gear box with a whisker coupler Also if that has the old flat round motor in it they don't run very well

 

[D. Soppy]

Start with the 148. If it doesn't line up , you can try the 142 (overset shank) or the 147 (underset shank). This will allow the correct coupler height without the need for shims. If the coupler is to long or short , they also have a couplers with shorter or longer shanks in the "14x " series.

 

[Iron Horseman]

Hi i acquired this mantua 0-4-0 switcher from a friend and was wondering if any of you know what style kadee it needs ill include pics of it thank you
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Kadee web site says #148 whisker or standard #5. They give specific instructions that look like they are for the #5:

file:///C:/Users/radfordw/Downloads/Kadee%200-4-0%20Dockside%20Conversion.pdf