2 Rail conversion to 3 Rail HELP

Its not uncommon in 2 rail to need to supply your own couplers, so you'll need a set of kadees or the like. The pilot is fixed, there's no swinging replacement for it, the swinging pilot model is the -1 suffix.

Why not attempt a trade?

don't forget a Kadee will hook to a three rail knuckle

Al B,

If you have 072 or larger curves, you do not need the swinging pilots. The MTH 2-Rail Scale locomotives do not come with Kadee couplers, but they are easy to install.

If you are trying to run this 3RS Scale locomotive in sharp curves, you will probably be in trouble and would be better off to trade it for a "normal" Hi-Rail unit with swinging pilots.

Thanks folks for all input. I have switched out wheels Ok. I have installed Kadee couplers in powered and non powered.I have all 072 so I should be Ok.I feel better now.Al B

If you do decide you want to run on tighter curves, MTH does sell the pilots and the loco can be converted to swing pilots.  The fixed pilots come off and then the swing pilots install on the trucks.  You'll also need to get the shorter hand rails, as they end above the steps on swing pilots.