2-8-2 coupler

[Irbricksceo]

Hey all, what's the coupler on the tender in the SY 2-8-2? The springs dropped from mine so I need to replace and It's unusual in that the shank is lower than the coupler meaning it rises up, like a stair shape.

Thanks!

[MilwaukeeRoadfan261]

If the shank (part of the coupler which goes into the coupler pocket and meets the coupler knuckle) is lower than center on the knuckle, it is an underset shank. If the shank is centered in the knuckle, it is a centerset shank. If it is higher on the knuckle, it is an overset shank. What you have is an underset shank coupler.

[RAM]

why not replace the spring?

[Irbricksceo]

I do not think you quite understand what I mean (the under/center/upper) Shanks

I'm not aware of anyway to replace that tiny spring

In any event, I found out when I went to my LHS to look, it's a NEM Coupler. Unfortunatly, I bought medium when I needed short so I still need to get it but at least I know now.

[rogertra]

I do not think you quite understand what I mean (the under/center/upper) Shanks

I'm not aware of anyway to replace that tiny spring

In any event, I found out when I went to my LHS to look, it's a NEM Coupler. Unfortunatly, I bought medium when I needed short so I still need to get it but at least I know now.

If you are in North America, why would you use a NEM coupler?

Cheers

Roger T.

[Irbricksceo]

The reason is, at least I suspect, because the SY is a chinese Locomotive that Bachmann Brought over to represent the SY owned by the NYSW up in New Jersey. The Model however is the same, just a different Paint job.

[MilwaukeeRoadfan261]

I do not think you quite understand what I mean (the under/center/upper) Shanks

I'm not aware of anyway to replace that tiny spring

In any event, I found out when I went to my LHS to look, it's a NEM Coupler. Unfortunatly, I bought medium when I needed short so I still need to get it but at least I know now.

If you are in North America, why would you use a NEM coupler?

Cheers

Roger T.

Another reason to be using NEM couplers if you live in North America is if you run British or Continental Europe prototype engines with your American trains and you want the couplers to be compatable. I myself have a few British model trains I have fitted with NEM compatible knuckle couplers so I could run them with American rolling stock if I wanted to even though I have some Birtish prototype rolling stock.

[electrical whiz kid]

As a somewhat simple solution to a seemingly large problem, why not just get a track-mounted coupler gauge-like the one kadee has-and adopt a set of standards for yourself based upon what two men with more years of experience than most of you have on this earth have cobbled together?  By gum, it works for me.

Rich C.

[Jhanecker2]

To MilwaukeeRoadfan261 :  I have used the Bachmann  NEM coupler  to convert   UK & Continental  cars for use with  North American locoes and  cars and it worked  quite well & conveiently . John2

[Irbricksceo]

Indeed, I have yet to track down the one I need since Bachmann seems to only make the medium shank (the short must be china specific) so I need to find another manufacturer. In ant event, NEM can be used to stadards conversoin and I at one point was considering using some UK rollingstock.

[Doneldon]

I have yet to track down the one I need since Bachmann seems to only make the medium shank (the short must be china specific)/quote]

Irb-

Aha! Another advantage of using Kadees which we don't always mention when extolling their
virtues: couplers for special situations and locos always readily available.
                                                                                                                -- D

[railtwister]

Walthers list Kadee knuckle couplers made with NEM mounting shanks, the short one is sku #380-17. It may be what you need...

Bill in FtL

[electrical whiz kid]

Doneldon;
Good response.  Kadee is THE "go-to" coupler system; not just for their wide-applications of couplers, but also because of their de-facto technical support pertaining to same.   I can remember seeing the "new display" at the LHS when I was about ten, and just drooling.  I have no real experience with Bachmann's couplers so cannot speak one way or the other, but Kadee is my comfort level.
Rich C.