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 Posted - October 16 2019 : 11:47:24 AM
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Kadee couplers conversions for Tyco Red Box rolling stock. Does anyone know if there is a kit number?
I’m running some 1960’s Lionel engines and looking to pull some Tyco rolling stock. I want to replace the Tyco horn hook couplers with Kadee.
Thanks
Engines: TYCO HO
Rio Grande Diesel F9A
New Haven Diesel F9A
Burlington Diesel F9A
LIONEL HO
Lionel Rock Island 140 FA1 Diesel
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Posted - October 16 2019 : 4:49:30 PM
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If you go on kadee's website there should be a list of coupler conversions to fit your locos or freight cars. If you want body mounted you will have to drill the holes to accommodate screws for a kadee coupler box. If you want to keep the truck mounted couplers, use kadee talgo truck converters. They are very easy to install, and work nicely. Hope I helped!
Edited by - BlaxlandAlex3 on October 16 2019 4:49:59 PM
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Posted - October 23 2019 : 03:28:36 AM
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Body mounting couplers is the best way to go. Just get a pack of Kadee couplers, a couple packages of the draft gear boxes, a package of Kaddee draft gear box shims, and some 2-56 wood screws, and some 2-56 nuts and bolts from Walthers.
The 2-56 wood screws will hold just fine in the thick plastic frames of most Tyco cars, but get some nuts and bolts too, just in case you have to drill through the car weight, or attach the coupler box to a very thin or exposed part of a car chassis, such as the end platform on a passenger car or caboose.
Edited by - weekendrailroader on October 23 2019 03:30:23 AM
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