Heljan OO Gauge Class 33 Coupling

[Despatcher]

I have inherited a Heljan Class 33, 33207 Jim Martin in West Coast Rail Livery. It has detailing at both ends but no couplings. It also seems to have had its nem pockets removed as thete is absolutely nothing to attach or insert a coupling to. I would like to reinstall a coupling at one end, preferably with a nem pocket. Is there an easy way to do this?

[Andrew F]

It depends what you call easy. The NEM pocket slots into the bogie frame but if I remember right you have to slightly seperate the two parts of the bogie.

Firstly remove the body shell (4 easy clips) then prise off the bogie tower clip on the top of the bogie you want to carry the NEM. You can put a blade or a screwdriver between the two parts of the bogie frame but don't open it too much or you may dislodge the drive/gears etc. Alternatively you can remove the keeper plate,

  The NEM posts should just push into the socket on the bogie frame now.

 

Picture of NEM showing locating posts:

 

 

Picture of where it goes:

 

 

PM me your address and you can have an NEM.

[Despatcher]

Thanks for that and especially the photos. It all makes sense looking at the photos. I would not have worked that out at all. Hopefully I have sent my address. Many thanks for your kindness.