[ebaykal]

I was given a present from one of my fellow modelrailroader who has recently visited the Cologne modelrail fair.

Its an exact replica of a prototypical coupler that we usually see on most rolling stock.

Great looking isn't it, and its not over comes with NEM socket clips:

...and here is how it looks when coupled:

Amazing. Throw your kadee's and tension couplers away, the real thing is here.

But there is a catch to it

Uncoupling is impossible. Its plastic and can easily negotiate curves and can pull up to 10-15 coaches.

For modelers who does exhibitions and for rivet counters its great stuff. A wee bit of weathering and off you go.

Uncoupling? Well you can put your kadee's infront and on the back of your rolling stock rake.

Company who produces it is called "Makette models",a French company.

http://www.makette.de/makette/2512.html

Not bad at 10 euros ( 6 pairs )

Baykal

 

[ebaykal]

QUOTE (neil_s_wood @ 13 Nov 2008, 07:32) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Does anyone know how much the Weinert ones sell for?

Neil,

The one infront of my Br44 ( art.no: 86214 ) sells for about 6.50 euro. ( 2 pieces )

There is another more simple looking ( art.no: 8627 ) sells for 4.50 euro ( 2 pieces )

Of all of what its said, I am quite happy with them. At least you do not see a chunk of model coupler of any kind, be it Kadee or tension or whatever brand.

Be sure to use them in rakes you do not want to uncouple.

Baykal

 

[ebaykal]

QUOTE (neil_s_wood @ 13 Nov 2008, 12:14) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for the pictures Erkut. Are they specific to era or loco type? I wouldn't mind getting a few sets of those.

Where did you get your from? Modelbahn Kramm say they will source items but don't have prices for many Weinert items.

Neil hi,

Unfortunately, even in Germany most Weinert parts are all backorders. However said that, I got mine from:

http://www.lokpavillon.de/shop/

...and is available.

Baykal