Locomotive Kadee Couplers
Kadee Couplers on a Bachmann Heisler
This article describes converting the Bachmann Heisler from G-scale truck-mounted couplers to Kadee #1 scale body-mounted couplers. The conversion is almost identical for both ends of the locomotive. For the purpose of performing the coupler conversion, I found it useful to have a work cradle that holds the locomotive stable, and prevents damage to topside …
Kadee Couplers on an Aristo-Craft Dash 9
This article illustrates how to install Kadee 1787 Gauge 1 couplers on an Aristo-Craft Dash 9. The only modification required is to enlarge the rear hole in the tail of the coupler boxes with a 15/64th inch drill bit so they will fit snugly over the coupler mounting posts on the diesel. If you do …
Kadee Couplers on an Aristo-Craft GP-40
This article illustrates how to install to install Kadee 1787 Gauge 1 couplers on an Aristo-Craft GP-40. The only modification required is to enlarge the rear hole in the tail of the gear boxes with a 15/64th inch drill bit so they will fit snugly over the coupler mounting posts on the diesel. If you …
Kadee Couplers on a USA Trains S-4
This article illustrates how to install Kadee Gauge 1 couplers on a USA Trains S-4. Two different methods are shown for mounting the 1831 (now 1909) couplers. Method 1 will allow more coupler swing, and Method 2 closer coupling but less coupler swing. Method 1 Remove the hook and loop couplers and trim the S-4 …