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Title: Couplings compatility
Post by: Connector on April 04, 2013, 10:11:08 PM
Hi I am new to Bachmann trains.  Can someone tell me if the Bachmann couplings arecompatible with OO Gauge Hornby and Lima trucks and carriages and if not how can I use the Bachmann trucks on my Hornby layout.
Thanks Bob
Title: Re: Couplings compatility
Post by: nfmisso on April 04, 2013, 10:37:16 PM
Hi;

Bachmann's OO train models, available in the UK have couplers compatible with other manufacturers such as Hornby's offering.

Bachmann's HO train models have a different style of couplers, which are compatible with the USA standard Kadee and other couplers.

This is Bachmann's USA website, they also have a UK website, where you can probably find better answers to your questions.
Title: Re: Couplings compatility
Post by: rogertra on April 04, 2013, 10:41:52 PM
Quote from: Connector on April 04, 2013, 10:11:08 PM
Hi I am new to Bachmann trains.  Can someone tell me if the Bachmann couplings arecompatible with OO Gauge Hornby and Lima trucks and carriages and if not how can I use the Bachmann trucks on my Hornby layout.
Thanks Bob

Translation. 

Trucks = Freight cars not the four wheeled things the freight cars ride on.  Bogies = North American trucks.

Carriages = Passenger cars.

Hope that helps.   ;D