When is the new coupler going to be made available as a separate item? Woll there be a "T" shanl version? How anbout a short shank version?
This does not look good. A week has gone by and no response from Mr. Bachmann. This does not look good.
Dear Ink,
Sorry- I'm away at a show and info is hard to get. I'll let you know when get a definitive answer.
Thanks!
the Bach-man
While you are at it how about finding out if the new coupler will be offered with a coupler box and a short shank version as well as a "T" shank. If not, we might as well stick with the McHenry's as we don't need a clone.
Dear Ink,
The new couplers are being applied to new equipment. They should be individually available sometime next year.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Dear. Mr. Bach-Man, Given the 1st post in the 'New N scale coupler pics' topic, March 14, 2010, and the reply #7, March 19, 2010, said 'later this year', given your reply #2, June 27, 2010, to the 'N scale couplers' topic said 'Look for them soon at your dealer' and given you have the couplers, could you please tell us why are we waiting? We need the new couplers to have fun. All the best, Keith
Speaking of Mc Henry couplers I believe they are manufactured only in ho-scale and not N-SCALE.
Dear Keith,
New equipment is arriving, but some production has been pushed into next year. The couplers will be applied first to new locos and rolling stock, then packaged for separate sale.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: johnTom on October 27, 2010, 02:55:03 PM
Speaking of Mc Henry couplers I believe they are manufactured only in ho-scale and not N-SCALE.
Mc Henry has offered an N scale coupler for a little over a year. Samples were handed out at the N Scale convention in Louisville 2008.
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1263/McHenry_1.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/91319)
I'll second a need for a T-shank version of this or the Bachmann coupler, in various lengths. It would solve a lot of problems.
I'd be in for a couple of dozen, at least ;D
Quote from: the Bach-man on October 25, 2010, 09:24:20 PM
Dear Ink,
The new couplers are being applied to new equipment. They should be individually available sometime next year.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
But will they be available with a "T" shank, a coupler box, and/or different shank lengths? Like I said before we do not need a clone of the McHenry N Scale coupler. Yes, McHenry does make an N scale coupler but with no coupler box, no "T" shank and only one shank length [the same length as the MT and Accumate couplers]. It is good only as a replacement for MT's or Accumates. That is why I said we do not need a clone of the McHenry coupler.
Dear Ink,
For a start we need to get our hands on just one pair of operating couplers that will fit an NMRA box. Could you please time your concerns so as to not frighten the horses.
Regards,
Keith
Quote from: keithwarltier on November 05, 2010, 02:47:54 AM
Dear Ink,
For a start we need to get our hands on just one pair of operating couplers that will fit an NMRA box. Could you please time your concerns so as to not frighten the horses.
Regards,
Keith
Just what exactly is "and NMRA box"? There is no NMRA standard for a coupler box in N scale that I know of. Right now it seems to boil down to MTL 1015/Accumate box or T-shank. MTL, Accumate, McHenry and a few others fit the MTL/Accumate box just fine, it's the T-shank that many many cars still have that is the issue. MTL has the 1030 series of coupler for T-shanks but they are not the best solution. A McHenry or Bachmann style knuckle with a T-shank would be a godsend to retrofitting older equipment. Currently all Bachmann N rolling stock still uses T-shank in their truck mounted coupler box so either they have retooled all their trucks or there is a T-shank on the horizon. We just want to know which is the case.
Dear Ink,
I meant to say NMRA coupler pocket and was referring to the pockets on the 'new locos and rolling stock' in Reply #7 from Mr. Bach-man.
Cheers,
Keith
Dear Mr. Bach-mann,
Was the HO Scale E-Z Mate Mark II coupler range built up over time to the present range of 10 styles, namely short, medium and long of center shank, over shank, and under shank, and NEM?
Would you expect the N Scale version to follow a similar path?
Regards,
Keith
Dear Keith,
It was, and we can hope the Scale line will follow suit...
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Quote from: the Bach-man on November 08, 2010, 09:43:59 PM
Dear Keith,
It was, and we can hope the Scale line will follow suit...
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Seems like getting a straight answer from the Bachmann is a waste of time. Surely someone at Bachmann knows whether there will be a "T" shank. As for me I have seen these couplers on the 70 ton switcher and their size makes me say thanks, but no thanks! I'm sticking with the Micro Train's.
I also have this new coupler on my new 2-6-6-2 H4. It couples ok, but trying to uncouple using the magnetic uncoupler is a hopeless task.
I'll replace it with the trusted Micro-Train coupler.
Actually a shame as this engine is superb otherwise!!!
Fred
Hi Fred,
Could you please say which magnetic uncoupler are you trying to use.
Regards,
Keith
am using the standard MT permanent magnet mounted between the rails.
Have no problems using the MT couplers.
Fred
I've had mixed results with permanent magnets. Are there any bad effects on an engine motor if parked over one? Page 63 of the 3/10 N Gauge Journal describes my experience with the Kadee 708 Hon3 & N Scale Electric Uncoupler. There have been very good results so far particularly with DCC engines. I'm hoping for similar with the new Bachmann Farish couplers.
Keith
looked into the electromagnet uncoupler but its size (to large) did not fit my layout.
I try not to park over a magnet for that reason. (motor influence & coupler being in the uncoupled stage.
Fred
This sounds like a need for a Kadee B-13 (renumbered UEM-4 about 40 years ago) 2 ½" x ½" x ¼" between the rails HO Electric Uncoupler. I use these wrapped in Scotch Tape in place of the sleepers directly below the rails in N Gauge when cutting through the track support is not an option.
Kadee no longer stocks the UEM-4. Finding a dealer of previously owned equipment who can supply them or Google or Ebay are all long shots. Given MicroTrains has no N Scale electric uncoupler support but Kadee does, item # 708, your best try could be emailing Sam the Answer Man at Helpful Hints at www.kadee.com describing the problem as an HOn3 requirement.
Keith