Hi, I am thinking to add a coupler to the rear end of my MTH M&M's Galloping Goose to enable me to pull an M&M's boxcar.
Anyone tried this or thoughts on best way to accomplish this ??
Thanks,
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I don't think you can do that unless you remove the steps... However if you figure out a way let me know. I think you will need to take it apart, and drill a hole(s) for the coupler in the chassis or the frame.
I would try a kadee like coupler if there is room on the back. G
You might look at a dummy coupler, could be easier to mount. I've never considered putting one on mine.
There is a lionel dummy coupler knuckle, used to run duel tenders. It slips on a standard drawbar reciever and has a set screw. This could open up a path to a workaround . I also had one with a vertical slot for the loco drawbars or tin plate tab couplers, but have no clue who made it or when. The tender adaptor is still listed by Lionel last I checked, but sorry, by old computer had the part number, not me. (Though searching for, coupler, adapter or adaptor, (both because I can't spell), and tender might get the number at Lionels site, and with my ID or ADXRob's here might get that part number here. Royboy may have posted it once too.
Kaydee shafts are pretty small though, so they stand a chance of working and looking better too. Make sure it's a lobster claw comparable version or be ready to add one the the car also.
