Bachmann Heavyweight passenger cars coupler problems.

[Dans Trains]

I have some Bachmann Heavyweight passenger cars that keep derailing and swinging coupler mount sticks are there any fixes for this problem.

Dan

[Doneldon]

Dan-

The Kadee replacement is the gold standard repir but you can try some graphite
first if you don't want to go to the trouble of a new coupler.
                                                                                          -- D

[on30gn15]

the Bachmann swinging coupler mounts I've encountered are attached by a lever assembly to the truck: some of it is under the floor molding. Could be hanging up on flash on floor molding is one thought coming to mind.

[Flashwave]

the Bachmann swinging coupler mounts I've encountered are attached by a lever assembly to the truck: some of it is under the floor molding. Could be hanging up on flash on floor molding is one thought coming to mind.

This, also, the couplers are mounted to the swing arm by a plastic peg on the top of the coupler box. This can after a while actually twist and wear away in the metal swing arm and droop. That might be the cause of your uncouplings, it puts too much slop in your coupling. It's a nice feature Bachman, but it just doesn't hold up.