wiring location for 2343 front twin motor coupler shoe | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

GrandpaChooChooOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Picked up a used 2343 complete chassis with 2 motors. Runs great both directions. The front truck has a wire coming up thru the power truck and frame that comes from the pickup shoe for the electronic coupler to operate but is not attached anywhere. Does anyone have a picture or diagram where that wire attaches for power to engage the coupler and open it?

Thanks in advance!

10/8/216:03 PM

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bmoran4OGR Forum Member

It is soldered to the brass colored eyelet that is covered with a solder blob and magnet wire wraps from the electro coupler coil. It is on the non-knuckle side.

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franktrainOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

The coupler is operated thru the contact shoe when on the operating track. The shoe is in between the roller pickups. The coil coupler wire is usually black. The wire from roller pickups are usually yellow.

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GrandpaChooChooOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks to both franktrain and bmoran4 for their responses. Loved the picture. What is the source of it? So much easier than trial and error.

10/10/2112:39 PM

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