Proper coupler for NYC engine

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Hi all, I am restoring an HO scale New York Central Class P-2 Electric and would like to know what type of Coupler system would fit this engine? I would like to use Kadee but have no idea which type to purchase. Thanks for your help, Regards, Gary

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It depends on where the coupler mounting area sits. If it’s low, you need a coupler with a raised head. If it’s high, a low head is needed. Do you have anything to compare it to, like a freight car?

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Go to the Kadee site and look around. Do some measurements.

Rich

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Purchase a Kadee #205 guage, follow the instructions. With it and calipers, you will be able to determine the correct coupler for any application.

http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page205.htm

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=47257

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Thanks to all.

I will get the gauge and go from there.

Gary

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Kadee’s website has a conversion listing for hundreds of models, listed by manufacture.