My new MTH test car #20-98216 has plastic couplers. To those who have a test car what type of couplers came with the car?
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I have the UP one I just checked and it is plastic. Never really noticed since I only use mine between 2 culvert cars which is used for the Culver Loader/Unloader. It is the perfect distance to keep the 2 cars wheres were they are needed.
Diecast would have been nicer.
Jim
Union Pacific #20-98268...from the MTH website
Features - Metal Wheels and Axles
- Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
- Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
- Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes
- Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
- Needle-Point Axles
- 1:48 Scale Dimensions Unit Measures: Operates On O-31 Curves
- Die-Cast 4-Wheel Trucks
- Operating Die-Cast Metal Couplers
- Colorful, Attractive Paint Schemes
- Fast-Angle Wheel Sets
- Needle-Point Axles
- 1:48 Scale Dimensions Unit Measures: Operates On O-31 Curves
I double checked PLASTIC DUMMY COUPLER.
Looks like there product description is some pretty good science fiction.
The actual part # even says plastic.
Coupler(black) DD-0000029 (plastic)(non-operating)(34.4mmlong)
Just checked mine, which is lettered D&RGW. Plastic dummy couplers. I believe that's the first and only time I've ever seen a plastic coupler on an MTH Premier unit of any kind.
Yep, plastic on mine as well. 
