Not sure how but one of my Atlas couplers snapped. Just wondering if any of you 2 rail guys have one you could part with after a kadee conversion.
Thanks in advance
Steve C.
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Looks like a case of zinc rot. I'm in Houston right now. I'll look in my parts box to see what I have.
I've got some three rail couplers laying here. None look like that?
I can't see how that one mounts.
I'd bet I'd have one but they look different? Maybe the modern Atlas RB trucks are different??
Steve, I have the parts you need. I'll ship them to you asap.
Steve - Do you know when that car was manufactured? The date helps to define a possible era of zinc rot problems. You should look for a 2nd coupler to replace on the other side.
These things are usually a problem existing from a batch die-casting. Everything cast in that batch will probably have the same problem.
I'm glad Atlas has a new supplier.
I had to go out and I knew I was going to pass the Post Office so I shipped the parts out. You should get them Friday.
Thanks for the help guys! Phil you're awesome! Thanks a lot. When are you coming to run trains?
