Skip to main content

I was hoping that someone could tell me if there is an option to replace MTH couplers and trucks with a different brand.  I have several sets of MTH streamline passenger cars where the trucks and or the couplers are from a bad batch of diecast, They are just crumbling left and right.  They are impossible to order from the MTH website as the parts aren't listed on the site and phone ordering is sporadic at best. I would like to replace them all 12 cars total with some from a different maker.  I have only 042 curves so Kadee's are not possible. The cars are the 16.5 inch cars that come in sets of four. I have two Madison and two streamline sets.  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Original Post

Replies sorted oldest to newest

You best bet is keep trying to contact them by phone. MTH will replace them, at least they did for me. The newer ones are made of better material. Lionel trucks are excellent quality both in material strength and detail. Usually where trucks from different manufacturers differ is in bolster height and mounting point. Some pivot in the middle other pivot closer to one end than the other.

Pete

Last edited by Norton

That was one thing I forgot to mention the first two cars of one set they charged me full price for new trucks and couplers plus the standard 10.00 shipping. In my book this was not too cool as I haven't done anything to abuse these coaches.  I could have sent them pictures of what was left off the parts but wasn't offered any chance too. They should have offered anyone who purchased these sets new sets of couplers for free.

Add Reply

Post
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×