I have a 0-6-0 with a slopped tender that I got in the Yard Boss starter set (https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5261) . Unfortunately the kids managed to break off the rear coupler. It looks like the coupler is housed in a box enclosure that then snaps on to the chassis of the tender, but the way to broke off is not lending any to any answers on how I can remove what remains to replace it.
Does anybody have any experience with replacing the rear coupler and/or a assembly diagram I can use? I'm attaching photos of what it looks like now.
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I would try putting a flathead screwdriver in there and popping it open. You may need to glue it afterward, though. Just make sure not to glue the new coupler in there, or you're gonna have a bad time.
The tender is held together by the truck screws. Once you remove the truck screws the tender body should lift off the frame.
Your photos look like it is the older model with the "T" shank, so you may just need a new cover. The cover just has 2 clasps that snap into the two holes.
Cover https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81&products_id=5909
Spring https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81&products_id=233
EZ Dummy Coupler https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81&products_id=11098
Rapidio coupler are out of stock but here is the link https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81&products_id=231
A another option would be upgrade the tender frame with one that have the new EZ Mate coupler.
You can buy a new frame from the Bachmann part store. https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_115&products_id=12087 or a whole tender.
This will work if your rolling stock has the EZ Dummy coupler or EZ Mate couplers.
If your cars have the old Rapidio couplers you can also buy a Rapidio couple that fits the new tender frame. https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_81&products_id=5537