thanks for the infos !

Yeah, I know Micro-Mark...
Great stuff and Tools.. but no forums, so I thought I would have help here...

@Len
How much did it cost you per cars for the conversion?

Wow! i really feel like a Newb...
I have to check every thing so to know what you're all saying... 

I know this project isn't Worth much in terms of $$...
But I'll try to do this for my boy who wants to add my cars to his...

I was just checking messages...
thanks for feedbacks... I'll check in détails tonight...

was thinking: am I looking at this the wrong way? I though Lionel didn't exist anymore and found there site last night...

maybe upgrade current Lionel couplers ... are they compatible with Bachmanns E-Z couplers?

I'm into miniatures since 1996... but a newbie in train set even if I had a set when I was a kid...

So I'm not scared to use plastic glues, puttys, knifes, files and such...
I'm not the "trowing away" kind of guy...

I'll have to check your explanations... when the kids are asleep...

By the way, what's "NMRA standards"

So best method: replace trucks and mount couplers Under chassis... using a Kadee Heigh gauge... so I might need to add a filler of some kind (plastic card or else) to get the right height for the couplers...

Thanks jbrock27... I'll check things out and see if I'll tackle that project... It is for my 7 years old kid...
I'll keep you posted...

hello!

What do I need to convert an old Lionel train set (mid/end 70's) to Bachmann's "E-Z couplers"

The couplers on the Lionel train set are on the "truck" instead of under the chassis/frame of the car...

http://s49.photobucket.com/user/Martin_Leclerc/media/100_9670_zpsn4uuco8z.jpg.html
http://s49.photobucket.com/user/Martin_Leclerc/media/100_9668_zpseslmhp0b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=2

Micro Mark has a lot of Tools for the hobby... check that out...