Is it possible to change the couplers on a car or train from moose horn? couplers to knuckle couplers?
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Is it possible to change the couplers on a car or train from moose horn? couplers to knuckle couplers?
Sure it is, simply unscrew or pop off the coupler cover and slip in a new Kadee knuckle coupler or whichever you prefer. i stick with the Kadee #5 coupler for all my HO rolling stock and engines :mrgreen: :thumb:
RonP
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If you can't get it take a clear picture of it and we can come up with a plan.
Josh's advice on couplers is the best IMHO
Josh's advice on couplers is the best IMHO
RonP
Member of the WMRC
IMHO mean in my humble opinion.
And yes those pictures are what is needed. Someone will come along and tell you what you need to know very shortly, I am sure.
That doesn't look like a screw, is it a plastic post ? Maybe there is a kadee specific piece to work with this. To get that out isn't all that hard.
And yes those pictures are what is needed. Someone will come along and tell you what you need to know very shortly, I am sure.
That doesn't look like a screw, is it a plastic post ? Maybe there is a kadee specific piece to work with this. To get that out isn't all that hard.
i know it is not that hard to take the actual coupler out, because i have done that SOO many times!
Kadee also makes conversion kits to change from the truck mounted horn-hook couplers. You have to know the manufacturer of the trucks, to get the right kit. Walther's catalog has a conversion chart and you can also get it at Kadee's sight.
Early Bird: Lionel HO had the hook-horn or NMRA couplers like your pictures. Lionel O has their own make.
Truck mounted couplers are the hardest to change to Kadees because they're usually not designed to be replaceable, even if they break. Kadee make a #9 which has a smaller screw hole, but is otherwise like the #5. You might fit something in by trimming bits off the truck that hold the coupler.
I've been paying about $4.50 for 2 pairs of couplers, although one shop wants about $6.50 for them. (in Canada). #5s often sell for less in bulk or on sale.
Truck mounted couplers are the hardest to change to Kadees because they're usually not designed to be replaceable, even if they break. Kadee make a #9 which has a smaller screw hole, but is otherwise like the #5. You might fit something in by trimming bits off the truck that hold the coupler.
I've been paying about $4.50 for 2 pairs of couplers, although one shop wants about $6.50 for them. (in Canada). #5s often sell for less in bulk or on sale.