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Bachmann FTA,FTB

Started by redlegs61, June 16, 2009, 10:10:52 PM

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redlegs61

Hi, I've just purchased  new Bachmann FTA,FTB units and Iwould like to close couple them,has anyone done this,any ideas

Guilford Guy

Kadee sell short shank couplers. That will decrease the distance between the two. What radii curves are you using?
Alex


rustyrails

A whole lot of the FT A and B sets were sold as a single "engine" semi-permanently coupled with a drawbar.  So...you can legitimately couple yours with a drawbar and get them just as close as you'd like.  The distance between the units should be about three feet.  Hope this helps.
Rusty

Joe Satnik

Dear All,

3 scale feet in HO is 0.413", or just under 7/16".

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik
If your loco is too heavy to lift, you'd better be able to ride in, on or behind it.

redlegs61

G'day,Iam using min 18",max 22"radius curves,the drawbar is a good idea and it would work ok and Iam thinking that I might remove the coupler pocket ,use a styrene shim and a Kadee #33 gear box.