Has anyone installed Kadee 805 couplers on the Lionel Aluminum 3-Bay Hoppers?

Yes. i will post some pics tomorrow. There is hole you can use for a screw.

Ray Marion

Here are some pics. I was able to use the factory hole closest to the coupler by running a tap for a 2-56 screw. A second hole was drilled and tapped further in. It only took a shim of .125 for the correct height. This was an easy one for a Lionel. As to the trucks, well that is whats left after removing the claw and some undercarriage; probably should replace with better trucks.

     Please pardon the photo colors, I wanted a lot of light so the work could be seen.

You deserve praise for your many paint schemes posted. How about some NYC lightning stripe hoppers? I would love to repaint the other aluminum ones made, ie Firestone etc.

Hope this helps.

Ray Marion

Good Day Ray,

Thank you for the information and pictures. Looks like a afternoon modification project.

Regards,

Frank  

NY Central.....................Trinity 5161 Hoppers. I'll work on some lighting strips for these hoppers! 

Regards,

Frank

Frank

    Nice ideas! Does this help?

Ray Marion

Good Day Ray,

Presenting 21st Century New York Central Trinity 5161 Hoppers.

Regards,

Frank

Drawings by Michael Eby          Painted by Frank Swafford

Frank

    Wow! Thank you so much! these are actually doable! Another project!

Thanks again

Ray Marion

Ray,

Presenting the NYC 21st Century ES44ACs.

Regards,

Frank

Drawings by Michael Eby          Painted by Frank Swafford

Frank

     I love with the red!

Ray Marion