I just received a NEW 4-6-0 # 28903. The tender coupler seems higher than normal and cars coupled onto it come loose. Is there a way to LOWER the coupler?
Dear COG,
I haven't noticed that, but I'll check our sample here at the show tomorrow.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Is the coupler too high or is the shank bent? Several of my cars came with shanks that were permanently bent from the box.
The above comments are very valid, a bent shank is the most likely cause, try swopping the coupler for another one first see if that works.
It is poss but unlikley that the rear tender bogie ( truck) is not seated properly thus causing the tender to sit too high.
Does the phantom uncoupling occur randomly or just in on 1 or 2 places on your line?
Hope this helps
Steve, I'll check it out like you say and let you know as soon as I get my new glasses. My eyes at 73 are not 100%.
Thanks
Larry in Calgary, AB
Dear COG,
The ten wheeler at the show pulled a variety of cars around the World's Greatest Hobby track layout with no problems. I'd try a new coupler.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
You could try replacing the coupler with an undershank coupler, where the knuckle is mounted lower. Although I've not had trouble at all with the 4-6-0, so I do suspect that you have some sort of damage.
manager
Well, I checked everything you all mentioned. When backed up to any of my coaches, the coupler was high. So, I took my needle nose pliers and slightly bent the shank down. It now seems to hang onto all my cars and coaches.
Thanks everyone.
Larry in Calgary
swap it out for a Kadee. Mfgs. think they are doing us a favor by including cheap knuckle couplers. They end up in the same circular file as the horn hooks.