mixing post war 0 gauge with 027 gauge

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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Hi Guys

Can i run 0 gauge and 027 gauge together

They seam to come apart sometimes goining around turns

I am using 0 gauge track

Thanks

Larry

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In general, “O” and “027” trains can be mixed together on “O” gauge track. What pieces are you mixing together?

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Hi

I have a 2026 and tender followed by a 3356 horse car followed by three 6014 boxcars and a

. caboose

They separate between the 3356 and the 6014

I think the 3356 is too high for the couplers to match up with the 6014

Could this be it?

Thanks

Larry

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It could be coupler heights are differant, make sure that both couplers match in heigth and that they don’t move up or down as the train moves, it could just be a lose coupler moving up & down while the train is in motion. Another thing is the truck assembly tight against the frame?

MPC era(1970 to 1985) used plastic rivots at times with 027 freight cars and the trucks would move all over the place.

Lee F.

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The couplers should match fine.

Do your 6014 boxcar and horse car (3356) have metal or plastic trucks?

The cars came both ways.
If some of the cars have metal trucks the coupler plates could be loose, or the coupler assembly could be bent, or the problem could even be caused by bent axles.

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The most common problem with coupler height mismatch that I have seen is that one of the couplers is bent down or up and/or the coupler is loose in the metal piece that holds it. I believe these problems are most often caused by someone dropping the car onto its coupler. If the coupler mounting is bent, you can bend it back so it is at the proper height. Grab the coupler and the metal piece it is mounted to with a pair of needle nose pliers and bend the steel piece as appropriate. Do not grab just the coupler as you may break the coupler loose from its mounting. If the coupler is loose, the only way I have found to fix it is to remove the coupler and drill and tap it for a 4-40 screw. Getting the screw in is a bit of a challenge, and I usually bend the coupler mounting for access. Use WD-40 for cutting oil when you drill and tap. You can buy drills and taps at Harbor Freight at a good price. When the car is on the track, the coupler should be level with the track. Bruce Baker

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Hi Guys

The coupler was loose to the plate

Replaced the base plate and coupler part no. 480-25

Everthing is fine now

Thanks to all for the help

Larry