Couplers

[modelrailroadforums]

I have several older HO cars with the older style couplers and wish to replace them with the newer style knuckle type (e.g., the Kadee No. 5). So far, so good. I just checked and some of the cars have the couplers attached to the trucks. Accordingly, the Kadee gear boxes won't work.

Two things:

1. Is there are chart reflecting all types of HO couplers so I know what I'm talking about? I looked, but could not find one on the Internet.

2. What do I purchase to convert the older style to the newer Kadee knuckle type so I have the new knuckle type with (or convertible) to those attached to the trucks?

Thanks.

 

[diburning]

1. kadee.com/htmbord/coupler.htm
2. Kadee #27 or #28 depending on what you need.

 

[modelrailroadforums]

Coupler

Thanks Boston. That's exactly what I needed. I had seen the chart, but didn't understand what it was all about - nor could I see it very well.

 

[flh80]

Here are some pic's of "how to" - http://books.google.com/books?id=Im...m=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFAQ6AEwBw#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[Rotorranch]

I used KaDee #212 Talgo Truck Adapters with usually #5 couplers on my kid's cars. They work fine, but body mounting #5 in pockets would probably be better, but this was quick and easy.

Rotor