My recent MTH heavyweight passenger cars are having coupler issues. At first it was one car, now it is three of the four cars in the set. I hate to ask MTH again for more replacements, as I did get one truck with coupler, which is the only way they take care of the coupler issues. Anyone have any ideas? Is there a tweak I can try to elminate the problem? Thanks!!
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Hello Jeff B. Heartlein....
What was the stock number (label on the box) of the cars ? I have a set of MTH heavyweights and the trucks and coupler die-castings are still good. My set stock number is 20-4061. How recent is your set. If I was you, I would try to find a set of cars from E-bay and take the trucks off and put them on your set and you would have spare parts to boot.
the woman who loves the S.F.5011,2678,2003,200
Tiffany
First of all, what is the problem you are having with the couplers?
Hello Jeff B. Heartlein....
What was the stock number (label on the box) of the cars ? I have a set of MTH heavyweights and the trucks and coupler die-castings are still good. My set stock number is 20-4061. How recent is your set. If I was you, I would try to find a set of cars from E-bay and take the trucks off and put them on your set and you would have spare parts to boot.
the woman who loves the S.F.5011,2678,2003,200
Tiffany
First of all, what is the problem you are having with the couplers?
Since coupler problems are quite common, I just band the offenders shut with those small rubbers that are for dental braces.
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Dennis
Since coupler problems are quite common, I just band the offenders shut with those small rubbers that are for dental braces.
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Dennis
I have used a small black plastic tie wrap to help keep couplers closed. I cinch it up as tight as possible and cut the ends off. It can actually be made to look like part of the coupler.
Ed Kaz
I have used a small black plastic tie wrap to help keep couplers closed. I cinch it up as tight as possible and cut the ends off. It can actually be made to look like part of the coupler.
Ed Kaz
My NS passenger cars which just were delivered this week are doing this. Randomly opening. Brand new cars at $90 each should work properly.
Ahh, the dreaded uncoupler problem. Randomly striking in the most unpredictable fashion. No manufacturer is immune. For all the technological achievements no one has ever announced the creation of the bullet proof coupler. I'm afraid it's rubber bands and twisties if you want to maintain your sanity. Don't try and fight it. This battle is one that can't be won. BigRail
I agree with VistaDomeScott! For the money we pay the couplers should not randomly pop open and they do. I gave up. I glue mine shut.
BigRail posted:Ahh, the dreaded uncoupler problem. Randomly striking in the most unpredictable fashion. No manufacturer is immune. For all the technological achievements no one has ever announced the creation of the bullet proof coupler. I'm afraid it's rubber bands and twisties if you want to maintain your sanity. Don't try and fight it. This battle is one that can't be won. BigRail
Well, there is tab and slot. No good looking, however.
But for the prices on this stuff, I agree. It needs to work!
Jeff B. Haertlein posted:My recent MTH heavyweight passenger cars are having coupler issues. At first it was one car, now it is three of the four cars in the set. I hate to ask MTH again for more replacements, as I did get one truck with coupler, which is the only way they take care of the coupler issues. Anyone have any ideas? Is there a tweak I can try to elminate the problem? Thanks!!
There is a pin that locks the coupler closed it is held at engagement with a spring, the spring isn't strong enough to resist the pulling force on the kunckle and it pops out releasing the jaw. Like everybody else my solutions run from rubber bands to super glue depending on how mad I am and what's quickly available.
Bogie
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