corax67 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hello - I have been donated a Bachmann Class 25/2 (32-411) to be sold with the proceeds going to “Trains4Charity” Although the loco is boxed and otherwise mint the previous owner removed the original couplings and screwed part of a Kadee in place - according to the exploded diagram in the box the part should be serial number 400-030 but this brings up nothing on Google. Could anyone provide me with an alternative product code or do they have one spare I might purchase please Karl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted May 13, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2020 A Google search with Kadee in as well brought up this: https://therailwayconductor.co.uk/shop-by-brand-kadee/product/kadee-kde19-nem362-european-coupler-long-10-76mm-2-pairs-00-h0-gauge The description includes The Kadee® Magne-Matic® coupler head with the swallow-tail shank to lock in the NEM-362 draft gear pocket. NEM 362 Long Coupler 10.76mm (.400") Could the "400" be associated with the 0.400" measurement? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippy Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 1 hour ago, corax67 said: Hello - I have been donated a Bachmann Class 25/2 (32-411) to be sold with the proceeds going to “Trains4Charity” Although the loco is boxed and otherwise mint the previous owner removed the original couplings and screwed part of a Kadee in place - according to the exploded diagram in the box the part should be serial number 400-030 but this brings up nothing on Google. Could anyone provide me with an alternative product code or do they have one spare I might purchase please Karl I had some not sure if still got them. I'll have a look Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Alternatively, ask the management if OK to offer it here, in case the easy option happens to be available: a purchaser for whom the absence of the original couplers is no problem . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 14/05/2020 at 19:34, 34theletterbetweenB&D said: Alternatively, ask the management if OK to offer it here, in case the easy option happens to be available: a purchaser for whom the absence of the original couplers is no problem . Because all sale proceeds are going to the charity account I cannot just sell off items on things like forums as I don’t know where to set a value. If I’m unable to source a replacement part then it has to go on the charity secondhand stall at the next show (2021) and see what someone offers there Karl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Share Posted May 18, 2020 On 13/05/2020 at 20:50, 96701 said: A Google search with Kadee in as well brought up this: https://therailwayconductor.co.uk/shop-by-brand-kadee/product/kadee-kde19-nem362-european-coupler-long-10-76mm-2-pairs-00-h0-gauge The description includes The Kadee® Magne-Matic® coupler head with the swallow-tail shank to lock in the NEM-362 draft gear pocket. NEM 362 Long Coupler 10.76mm (.400") Could the "400" be associated with the 0.400" measurement? I convert all my own stock to Kadee but what this person did was remove the Bachmann hook coupling, drill a hole in the chassis and with a small self tapping screw attach a long shank #5 style coupler head minus draft gearbox into place. It’s either locked solid or flops around like a fish out of water so no use to anyone. This is the older 25/2 which doesn’t have NEM coupler pockets but rather screwed on hook/loop couplings. Karl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 96701 Posted May 18, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 18, 2020 1 hour ago, corax67 said: I convert all my own stock to Kadee but what this person did was remove the Bachmann hook coupling, drill a hole in the chassis and with a small self tapping screw attach a long shank #5 style coupler head minus draft gearbox into place. It’s either locked solid or flops around like a fish out of water so no use to anyone. This is the older 25/2 which doesn’t have NEM coupler pockets but rather screwed on hook/loop couplings. Karl Sorry Karl, you misunderstood my point because I wasn't clear enough. The 0.400" refers to a measurement the does not depend on the mounting type, it is the measurement shown on the picture below which is probably a mounting agnostic measurement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 5 hours ago, 96701 said: Sorry Karl, you misunderstood my point because I wasn't clear enough. The 0.400" refers to a measurement the does not depend on the mounting type, it is the measurement shown on the picture below which is probably a mounting agnostic measurement. Ah yes I see what you mean Karl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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