Hi all. I picked up a great condition set of Roundhouse 50' Overland passenger cars, but they came with those much hated crapido couplers. I have some of the Bachmann dummy knuckle couplers that have fit a lot of my other projects that have needed converting, but they won't fit the trucks on these. Is there another straight across conversion that will fit your standard T-shank coupler pocket?
I don't have mine immediately available to look at but if the coupler pocket is the standard split pocket then the MT 1128, 1129, or 1130 is the standard T shank fit. Based on the distance I would hazard that the 1130 long shank is the one. However that said most of mine are either MT 1015/1016 or Z scale body mounts with the mounting screw trimmed flush since it will stick above the platform.
I put FVM wheels and z body mounts on mine. I cut the rapido holder off the truck and reuse it (the truck, not the holder ) .
How do those Z scale couplers couple up to N couplers? Do they work out well or would I need to convert my loco as well? And if I need to convert the loco to a set of Z couplers, what set would I use for my Roundhouse/Athearn 2-8-0? I'm not at all opposed to trying it and have actually been quite curious to try some Z couplers on N equipment for quite some time. Thanks for your input and help guys!
LOL that is HILARIOUS! I guess we won't ever have to ask Delamaize what couplers he uses again. That pic is now my background of the week. :tb-biggrin: It does make me wonder how they would fit in my Kato locos though.
Brian, Someone on here is bound to tell you in graphic detail before very long. Be sure of it! Regards, Pete Davies
In my limited exp the z couplers connect to the n ones, just fine. I'm traveling and can't look at my 2-6-0s or 2-8-0s, but I have n knuckles on them. You might be able to mount z couplers.
why not use unimate couplers? these cars should run as a unit, and they are basically a drop-in replacement
Honestly this was the answer I was looking for. I had no idea what couplers were the straight across conversion. I am kinda growing on the idea of trying out the Z scale couplers for the sake of trying something new though. I dunno. I might just go with the unimates. Is there a part number or something I can take with me so when I walk into my favorite shop in Denver I can just ask them and find them easily? I probably won't have much time when I can get down there next and I want to make it a quick trip or I might just walk out with a lot more than I need or can really afford lol.
http://www.intermountain-railway.com/distrib/redcaboose/redcaboosen.htm here you go, they are great for unit trains that will not be switched since they are cheap and do not opperate, they will couple with MT's and McHenrys if you use the 5-clawed sky crane
Very cool!!! I'm also a LOT closer to Intermountain than I am to Denver so this will give me another excuse to go visit them and dig in the scratch and dent room!! :tb-biggrin: Thanks for the info!
