Dear Mr Bachman
could you please tell me what couplers are fitted to my Spectrum N scale Burlington Northern GE EMD SD-45 please and also which spring loaded knuckle style I could replace them with because I dont know what rolling stock to look for to use it with. sorry, I know another newbie but help would be appreciated thanks :-\
Stevep
I can't tell you without a picture. But in general newer locos have dummy knuckles and older locos have Rapido couplers.
Dear Steve,
It probably has Rapido type couplers. You can replace them with our new knuckles or Micro-trains couplers.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
I was kinda hoping I could thanks man
Stevep ;D
Dear Mr. Bach-man,
Could you please say what 'new knuckles' refers to in 'You can replace them with our new knuckles or Micro-trains couplers.'?
Thanks,
Keith
Dear Keith,
New locos, like the 2-6-6-2, have an operating knuckle coupler. I have been told it can be used installed on older models. I will keep you updated on availability.
Thanks!
the Bach-man
Thank you Mr. Bachman. That's good news.
Cheers,
Keith
Dear Keith,
Well, maybe not so good, at least at first.
The new coupler has an integral spring that centers it horizontally. The T shank dummy coupler centers vertically. Therefore, the only way to put knuckles on an older, Rapido equipped loco is use the T shank dummy or a Micro Trains coupler.
The good news is that we are working on a conversion that doesn't violate anyone's patent and that will be adaptable.
And, Keith, I've forwarded you request for an NEM version as well.
Thanks!
the Bach-man
Dear Mr. Bach-man,
Could you please let me know the status of the NEM version?
Regards,
Keith