Model Railway Forum banner
Cancel

Couplings

1550 Views 11 Replies 9 Participants Last post by  7113, 
B
Coupling help for beginner.

Having recently got into model railing after a gap since childhood (longer than I thought), I was bought a Hornby DCC Mixed Goods set for my birthday. The other day I purchased 2 Bachmann goods wagons (a firestone plank truck and a Toad Brake Van). All was well till I tried to couple up to a Loco. The couplings, although both use the same principle - hook and loop (tension lock?), they are completely different in size, and as a result create all sorts of derailments on bends and points, and uncouplings on the run.

I have read lots of forums talking about all sorts of different couplings, but that has just confused me more.

What options have I got?
What is the easiest and most cost effective method without destroying my existing rolling stock?

Other than that, DCC is great. I have also bought a Pendolino 4 car train which is great too.
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 1 of 12 Posts
dwb
QUOTE However, with Bill just 'starting out', will kadees not prove just a little too techical in fitment and usage?

I did wonder about that which is why I did not respond last night when I saw the post having decided "A plague on all your houses, I'm going with Kadee". As I don't intend to convert too many coaches, I can appreciate the problem he is having, as getting Bachmann and Hornby coaches and locomotives to "cross couple" is not as simple a process as it should be.

In the first instance it might be best to cajole the H & B couplers to be correctly centred. They do seem reluctant to do this on some of my coaches.

David
Reply
Save
Like
1 - 1 of 12 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Model Railway Forum
A forum community dedicated to Model train and railway owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about collections, displays, models, styles, scales, motors, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
OO Gauge & 4mm Scale DCC On My Layout The Station Concourse Tracks, Layouts & Scenery
Top