Dash 840 Couplers.

[ffcruzm]

Hi,

I got a new Dash 840. It comes with rapido couplers and I want to switch them to knuckle couplers.

This link shows the rapido couplers currently installed in the loco,as well as the spring and housing.

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/dwg/dwgs/N850X-IS001_2.PDF

Could you guys please recommend how to do this and what parts do I need to buy? I actually lost the spring of one of the sides.

Thanks.

[James in FL]

I have not tried the new Bachmann knuckle couplers so I don't know if or how they will retro-fit.
I've converted both mine to Micro-Trains couplers.
On my Dash 8-40C, I used a MT 1164
On my Dash 8-40CW, I used a MT 1168

Good luck

[ffcruzm]

Thanks James. Just ordered the MT conversion kit.

Thanks!