Changing Couplers on Bachmann 10,000 Gal. Tank Cars?

[bbussey]

Is there an easy way of fitting MTL couplers to these?

Not really. I kitbashed hybrid coupler boxes on the USRA hoppers using the MTL 1015 box, but you have to cut/mill/file in the centering pin pocket on the Bachmann embedded coupler box and remove the box sides. Doable, but not a quick job.

[peteski]

True.

I know this is a matter of opinion, but I think the Mchenry's are also too big. It was a great concept but I wish they made them a little smaller.

Mark

You are correct. I compared them to other couplers here (this was before Bachmann made the "boxing gloves".

EDIT: Oops!  Looks like the Imageshack purged my photos. 

Here are few of the comparison photos:
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