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Thanks for the mini-education!!!

Well, I don't have Hook ones so I guess I have Latch ones.  Yes hojack, they look like the top one of your pictures.  They have a black "box" on top like gftiv mentioned.

So much to learn.  Who knew?  60 Years messing around with trains and it's like starting all over.  Which is kinda fun cause it's keeping it interesting!

Thanks - walt

If Hojack has a box coupler available, perhaps he'll attach a photo of one to the two types he has already posted.  That would likely be a real help to the tinplate novices out there.

Here is a box coupler. Keep in mind, they will connect to the latch coupler.

Steve

Thanks, Steve!  I'm sure some folks will find that helpful, especially if they are new to O gauge tinplate.

It was the same thing with me Walt and I'm still learning new things!

RE: Tinplate train couplers.

Didn't LCT include an extra set of couplers for swapping out in a few sets? As in those that had the capability to fire the rear coupler (via the transformer buttons) where they had the latch style but the box was needed?

Maybe my memory is playing tricks, but seem to remember this discussion on the forum.

It was the same thing with me Walt and I'm still learning new things!

As are we all... i'd have to say that's what makes it fun!  This forum has been the greatest place for the (lightbulb goes on) oh m'gosh, I never knew that!

I don't do box couplers.  Strictly prewar, which "limits" the couplers to about a half dozen different types!  

So far I only have the 'O' gauge tin-plate Baby Blue Comet and the matching 4 passenger cars.  They have the type shown in this picture.  Thanks.

- walt

Yep, Walt, you're good to go with running either box or latch-type rolling stock.

I've still got this curiousity though when that guy in the Purple hall said there are 2 different height couplers in tin-plate.  I think as soon as I go to the next train show or visit the LHS I'll make a point of learning.

- walt

Are there different couple r heights in O gauge tinplate? In STG tinplate there are 2 heights and it is really much to do about nothing.

As far as I know if you buy Lionel reproduction tinplate it will have latch or box couple rs and they will be at the same height. 

"As far as I know if you buy Lionel reproduction tinplate it will have latch or box couple rs and they will be at the same height. "

That's an encouraging statement since I THINK, but who knows at this infancy stage of my tin-plate life, that I will only be buying new 'O' TCL.

- walt