Close coupling

[201bhoy]

Does anyone know how I could get closer coupling on my carriages. I bought a lovely set of mk2 galways recently but the only bad thing is that the coupling isn't very close. I was thinking about how to get to roco close coupling standards...

[Broithe]

Would any of the Keen-Systems stuff be suitable? http://www.keen-systems.com/page2.html

[Garfield]

I picked up a couple of SNCF Inox coaches on eBay a while ago (the ones you saw on my thread) and they're fitted with Fleishmann close couplers. Never saw these up close before, but they bring the corridor connections right up against each other and 'stretch' to allow the coaches negotiate short radius curves.

[Warbonnet]

Hornby use the roco couplers with their coaches and you can buy them in packs of ten. Should have them in most model shops. They will just click into the NEM socket.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Any pics of the roco coupler

[Warbonnet]

Any pics of the roco coupler

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_03_2010/post-6680-126765067924_thumb.jpg

 

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/ekmps/shops/osbornsmodels/images/r8220-hornby-nem-close-coupling-replacements-10--6903-p.jpg

[Garfield]

Actually, now that I've double-checked, it's the Roco coupler that's on those coaches I mentioned above.

[201bhoy]

Yeah all my French carriage have the roco close coupling and it's brilliant! I could buy the close coupling pairs but I don't know how to get them on!

[RedRich]

Does anyone know how I could get closer coupling on my carriages. I bought a lovely set of mk2 galways recently but the only bad thing is that the coupling isn't very close. I was thinking about how to get to roco close coupling standards...

 

For Lima coaches I would go with the Keen Systems close coupling units. They pull apart on curves and close couple again on straight runs.

 

Rich,

[201bhoy]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Just wondering about broithe's link, is the keen system the one on top, or is it a company which provides a variety of close coupling options?

[Broithe]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Just wondering about broithe's link, is the keen system the one on top, or is it a company which provides a variety of close coupling options?

 

Maybe give Roger a call - http://www.keen-systems.com/page10.html - he's a good chap, by all accounts.

[201bhoy]

I will when I get the chance. Thanks for the help everyone

[Broithe]

He's only about twenty miles from me. I don't actually know him, but the 'local' shop owner seems to rate him highly..

[as365n4]

Does anybody know which Keen Coupler I can use on MM Mk2D coaches?

I mean between the coaches it self I use Hornby R8220 couplings and they fit perfectly and the coaches are now as close as they should be.

But unfortunately the NEM pocket on the coaches is too high up to use these R8220 couplers in between coach and loco, so I'm looking for a replacement of the Draw Bar, but which one of these Keen System Draw Bars fit onto the MM Mk2D.

And where to buy these Draw Bars? Emailing CC Details isn't an option, it's a shame that he doesn't has a web shop or eBay shop.

 

Same issue I have with the MM Carvens, NEM Pocket is too high up and too deep into the Chassis for the use of any other coupling then the bloody useless British tension lock coupler. :-\

 

On my wagons I'm using these Roco 40395 or Roco 40270 couplings and these work very well for me. Strangely on the wagons there is no height difference between wagon and loco.

[Broithe]

Roger Keen lives a few miles from me and someone that I know knows him quite well and says that he's fairly amenable to discussing requirements where necessary - try giving him a call on 01630 657881.

 

 

I see that I've said this before - let me know if this advice is not worth repeating...

[Blaine]

If they are Lima Mk2's you will need to cut the floor out where the coupling base goes, as the triangle piece on the coupler rubs on the axle of the coach otherwise and prevents curvature and running.