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Started by Chip Westfall, January 30, 2019, 03:38:37 PM

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Chip Westfall

January 30, 2019, 03:38:37 PM
I purchased my Grandson an HO set.

I need to replace the E-Z mate coupler 78005.  When I search the internet to make a purchase that particular numbered coupler does not appear.   Other models do.

Is there a replacement number for that coupler?

Thks.

Flare

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January 30, 2019, 04:03:41 PM Last Edit: January 30, 2019, 04:09:41 PM by Flare
That model is even sold out on Bachmann's own store page.

Looks like you need a medium length, center-shank coupler.  You can try using a Kadee HO 'Standard head' Whisker coupler, some of my cars have those and work well with my Bachmann E-Z Mates.


Edit:  I just realized that model is for the original E-Z Mate line, they've been replaced with the E-Z Mate Mark II.

Look up Bachmann part number 78025, that appears to be in stock at several sites.

Hunt

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January 30, 2019, 04:42:03 PM
78005 is old style magnetically operated knuckle coupler with plastic closer replaced by Model/Item 78025 E-Z Mate  Mark II Center Shank – Medium magnetically operated knuckle coupler with metal coil springs


Caveat -- Bachmann online store shows Model 78025 as being 12 pair per card at $30.00 while other on line retailers list Item 78025 as 1 pair per card $2.00 or less.

Bachmann online store uses label "Model" else where label "Item" is used.


bbmiroku

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January 31, 2019, 12:50:21 AM
The cards are perforated in blister packs of a pair, I believe.

Trainman203

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January 31, 2019, 08:13:12 AM
In general, Metal knuckle couplers are better than plastic.  And on plastic knuckle couplers, it's best to keep the knuckle closed with a metal coil spring.  Cheaper couplers have a little springy plastic finger instead.  Cheaper to produce but quick to wear out, leading to operational failures.
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