Adjusting coupler height

[AndrueC]

Hi. I've just taken delivery of an N gauge class 68. Lovely loco and runs well but the coupler (Rapido) is bent upwards slightly. It's fine on the level track but keeps uncoupling at the top of inclines or one slightly bumpy section of my layout. What's the 'approved' way of adjusting couplers?

 

I do have some Easi-Shunt couplers in my drawer that I haven't fitted yet, are these a better bet?

 

Alternatively what do people do if they want a permanent coupling? Wrap a bit of very thin wire around the couplers?

Edited March 27, 2021 by AndrueC

[Kaput]

Easi-shunts will stay coupled better but they are expensive and a lot of work to try and retrofit to an entire collection.

 

For the 68 the best bet is the simple one, try and bend the coupling pocket downwards a bit, maybe even see if you can slide a plasticard shim in.

Other possiblity is a tiny bit of flash inside the NEM socket itself forcing the coupler out of place.

[bluedepot]

try kaputs suggestions first

 

cheap fix... use tacky wax to stick the coupling together 

 

less cheap fix... buy some hunt couplings or use easi shunts

 

 

good luck 

 

tim