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Post by locochris on Jan 15, 2024 19:07:27 GMT -8
in my quest to replace standard couplers with Kadee 158's, Intermountain has been killing me with their coupler boxes. This time I've been working on their 40′ 12 Panel box cars (mostly Great Northern). The coupler box covers appear to be inserted into the coupler boxes with plastic pegs. I had to use so much force to get them off that the peg had broken off from the cover. I ran into similar covers with their ACF 2-bay hoppers as well, but those I was able to get off without breaking. Anyone able to share any tips to get the covers off without breaking them?
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Jan 15, 2024 19:27:23 GMT -8
Honestly, I would attempt to break them off. That way you can drill and tap them for a screw. You could try to work them loose with an exacto chisel blade, but a screw-on lid will be much easier in the future if you need to adjust or change the couplers. I find that twisting them usually leads to breakage. If you can pry it loose by working either side, I think you will have better luck removing it intact.
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Post by slowfreight on Jan 15, 2024 19:47:10 GMT -8
If you're going scale-head, consider substituting Moloco draft gear. I did this on a couple of IM 40' cars. Easy, looks good, and available in 10-packs.
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Post by locochris on Jan 15, 2024 21:42:52 GMT -8
If you're going scale-head, consider substituting Moloco draft gear. I did this on a couple of IM 40' cars. Easy, looks good, and available in 10-packs. Thanks. I looked on their site; which model did you get? Not sure which one would be accurate for GN and SF. |
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Jan 16, 2024 4:08:06 GMT -8
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Post by slowfreight on Jan 16, 2024 6:20:54 GMT -8
If you're going scale-head, consider substituting Moloco draft gear. I did this on a couple of IM 40' cars. Easy, looks good, and available in 10-packs. Thanks. I looked on their site; which model did you get? Not sure which one would be accurate for GN and SF. Honestly not sure....everything is packed up. But the improvement outweighs any downside of not being 100% correct when you look at the Intermountain part. |
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Post by kangaroose on Jan 17, 2024 3:10:28 GMT -8
I would suggest 0414 kit. It is the best for most cars without cushioning. Nick owner, moloco If you're going scale-head, consider substituting Moloco draft gear. I did this on a couple of IM 40' cars. Easy, looks good, and available in 10-packs. Thanks. I looked on their site; which model did you get? Not sure which one would be accurate for GN and SF. |
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Post by champagnetrail on Jan 17, 2024 17:46:44 GMT -8
I would suggest 0414 kit. It is the best for most cars without cushioning. Nick owner, moloco Thanks. I looked on their site; which model did you get? Not sure which one would be accurate for GN and SF. Nick...
Thanks for the guidance. Glad you stopped by. Can you tell me what the difference is between DG-0414 and DG-0416?
-pat
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Post by kangaroose on Jan 21, 2024 13:05:39 GMT -8
Pat, They are basically the same. The difference is in the side key detail one is welded the side and the other is rivetted. Nick I would suggest 0414 kit. It is the best for most cars without cushioning. Nick owner, moloco Nick... Thanks for the guidance. Glad you stopped by. Can you tell me what the difference is between DG-0414 and DG-0416? -pat
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