HO Spectrum 2-6-6-2 arrived <G> has functional front coupler

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Mine arrived yesterday, the appearance is excellent. Due to our move, I have not got any track out to try it out - I am not sure which box the track is in. [:D]

Peach Creek Shops was impressed too:
http://peachcreekshops.com/page.php?id=coreview

The one thing they did not mention, that many have asked for, is a functional front coupler - it is there, a knuckle coupler with metal coil spring.

I purchased it to make into a N&W Z, probably #1420, which has a Worthington BL4 feedwater heater on the firemans side, and I have a picture of it with an A-tank.

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That’s good to know, Nigel. I’ve got one coming painted for the NKP, and I was hoping that it would have a real front coupler. I’ve got one of the new BLI USRA heavy 2-8-2s coming, and it’s apparently got a dummy front coupler (what were they thinking?!?!?)