Only 1 of my steamers has a front coupler. Has anyone added a functional front coupler to post war steam locomotives? Im debating tackling the idea. I really want more locomotives working together
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I think someone on here actually bought another front truck for their engine, and attached a coupler to that, so that it wouldn't alter the engine. I don't remember how exactly.
I think OGR magazine had a detailed article on this a few years ago, with two methods to mount a front coupler by two different authors. I think one of the authors was David of Dearborn. Maybe someone else can track down the details of where to find that info.
That would be gr eat. I tried to see how I could mount it to another truck but the cow catchers will all be in the way. Pictures on links to articles would be great!
This is for a MTH engine but the process would be similar:
https://ogrforum.com/d...ent/2415514336645061
--Greg
https://ogrforum.com/d...149#3963862650140149
"The article on adding a front coupler appeared in the December 2010 OGR Magazine."
I recall that one of the mods for a postwar steam loco involved fabricating a strip of metal bar to wrap around the underside of the cowcatcher, so a front coupler could be mounted without major modification to the loco.
It was David Smith. His way was very simple. Maybe he will join in here later.
Rob
I hope so. I will continue my headscratching in the meantime.....lol
