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Chris1274

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MT 905's on Athearn caboose?
« on: December 23, 2014, 01:05:27 PM »
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Just wondering if anyone has successfully managed to install MT 905 z scale couplers on an Athearn caboose. I recently replaced the original boxing gloves with Accumates, and while I think it's an improvement (see photo below), it still leaves a lot to be desired. I tried fiddling around before but there seems to be too much give in the coupler pocket for the 905's to stay put.
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Re: MT 905's on Athearn caboose?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 01:43:39 PM »
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This bowser cab has 905s.



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Re: MT 905's on Athearn caboose?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2014, 02:35:35 PM »
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Well, I just managed to get one in and it's as I feared. The coupler pocket is too big so the coupler ends up sagging and doesn't spring back into the center position. I guess I'll have to live with the Accumates.
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Re: MT 905's on Athearn caboose?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 02:46:43 PM »
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My guess is that a U shaped channel piece and some shims placed inside the existing pocket would work.  Take a look at Gary's coupler thread in "best of" for ideas.
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