Replacing Bachmann EZ Mate Couplers

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rails4dmv
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Replacing Bachmann EZ Mate Couplers May 29, 2018 10:05:20 GMT -5

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Post by rails4dmv on May 29, 2018 10:05:20 GMT -5

Has anyone on the boards changed out the Bachmann EZ Mate couplers on the HHP-8 & the E60CP locomotives to Kadees?

I checked the Kadee website & didn't see anything as far as replacement couplers and #5's certainly doesn't fit into the draft box design with these locomotives.

Any info is appreciated.

Moved to Misc. passenger ops from Amtrak,as this applies to almost all Bachmann models. BSH

Last Edit: May 29, 2018 19:50:45 GMT -5 by backshophoss

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Replacing Bachmann EZ Mate Couplers May 29, 2018 19:46:02 GMT -5

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Post by backshophoss on May 29, 2018 19:46:02 GMT -5

You may have to use eithor an "underset" or "overset" type coupler on those models,a KD height gauge should be part of the tool box.
Start with a # 32(underset) or # 37(overset) coupler,the "whisker versions are # 147(underset) or # 142(overset),and see which works
best with the existing coupler box.otherwise you will need to mount the KD coupler box to the under frame of the model.

Replacing Bachmann EZ Mate Couplers

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Post by backshophoss on May 29, 2018 19:46:02 GMT -5

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