Coupler repair/lock? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Alex McDougallOGR Forum Member

I received MTH passenger cars for Christmas this year, and am very pleased with how they've been so far. Only issue I've had is a malfunctioning coupler. The coupler can often stay closed under normal operation (although it has opened a few times on curves), but will come open if put under sudden or above average (but still reasonable) pressure.

Any suggestions on what to do? I've looked to replace it with a dummy, but it is attached to the entire truck mechanism. Will I have to replace the entire truck?

1/10/164:18 PM

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gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Just glue it shut if you are considering a dummy, problem solved.

guitar nutOGR Forum Member

I used a small black wire tie on my lionel set to keep the coupler closed. You cannot see it!

Tony

1/11/1611:53 AM

choochoopaulOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Leave the tag end of the wire tie hanging down, at 40 MPH it looks like an air hose.

1/11/1612:27 PM

guitar nutOGR Forum Member

That's Great! Thank you.

Tony

1/11/1612:42 PM

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