Older Athearn Kaddee coupler, how to??

ModelRailroadForums.com is a free Model Railroad Discussion Forum and photo gallery. We cover all scales and sizes of model railroads. Whether you're a master model railroader or just getting started, you'll find something of interest here.


BryonSD45

New Member
Guys this is probably the age old question, I've heard many different ideas, but still can get a good reverse eng. of a Kadee coupler on a older Athearn SD40 with metal chassis. When I do, they usually end up too low...Any suggestions, maybe some pics of how you have done this? ;) thanks!
 

HaggisKennedy

Coal Shoveler
If you're using that little tab that sticks out from the frame, where the coupler retaining clip goes, you could use an offset head coupler. These have the shank mounted lower on the backside of the coupler head, and will raise the coupling face. I think they're called underset shanks, and come in the usual three lengths.

There a few folks out there who say they can mount a standard #5 on anything, and have it come out the right height. A lot of time they're either shimming, or leaving out various bits to make it work. I think one person even shaved down that mounting tab, to get it to sit higher. Of course, he drilled and tapped the hole for a 2-56 machine screw.

Kennedy
 




Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a commision from some of the links and ads shown on this website (Learn More Here)


ModelRailroadForums.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

RailroadBookstore.com - An online railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used railroad books. Railroad pictorials, railroad history, steam locomotives, passenger trains, modern railroading. Hundreds of titles available, most at discount prices! We also have a video and children's book section.

ModelRailroadBookstore.com - An online model railroad bookstore featuring a curated selection of new and used books. Layout design, track plans, scenery and structure building, wiring, DCC, Tinplate, Toy Trains, Price Guides and more.

Top