I am putting together a KATO cement car, and putting together the couplers is driving me nuts. Trying to fit the two parts together seems impossible. Anyone have a tip on how to do this?
I’st off what is the scale?
2nd have you checked Kadee’s website?
What two parts are you writing about? I will assume you’re talking about the beryllium spring and the coupler itself. If so, forget the coupler you’re working with and try Kadee’s 148. It’s like a McHenry only it uses springs which are metal and are an integral part of the coupler itself. If you do use the 148’s be careful handling the coupler, catching the metal spring on a finger can be painful.
As suggested by another forum member check Kadee’s website for list of couplers vis-a-vis car or locomotive you’re working with.
Jon [8D]
I don’t use the magnetic couplers…do I have to convert to that system to use these couplers?
Cliff