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Kadee Couplers... which to use?

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#1 ·
I have read several posts on coplers and decided that I would like to start converting to Kadee couplers. Is there an easy way to order couplers in bulk or do I need to look up each coupler based on the rolling stock/engine?
Also - I know there is a big defference between body mounting and truck mouting. Becasue I may have some smaller curves and such I was going to stick with truck mounted, is the #831 good option?

I have been to Kadee's site and there is a lot to choose from so it is kind of confusing.
As always thank you all for the help.

Todd
 
Discussion starter · #3 ·
1:29 scale
8' curves would probably be the smallest.
Don't have a specific peroid... Probably more modern diesel.

Thanks for your help.
 
Discussion starter · #8 ·
Posted By Richard Smith on 30 Sep 2010 01:32 PM
Posted By Idraw4u on 30 Sep 2010 01:17 PM
they look great! What made you choose the #831?

I have a side motion problem with the front couplers on my steam lokies that sometimes caused derailments in going through the "S" turns of crossovers while pushing cars attached to the front coupler. The options were put a big ugly coupler sticking out in front of the engine(s) or gouging the front end up for a sprung coupler pocket or using truck mounted. Since I refused to mess up the engines and because operation is more important to me than the looks of the couplers on the cars it was an obvious decision for me.


Note though that I don't need to push gigantic strings of cars through tight curves. I can easily push 14 cars through a crossover with the body mounts. If you are planning on really long trains you would be wise to consider body mounts though. The number 830 has a full length draft gear box and of course there are many other options as well.



You have been more than helpful ~ Thank you
Do you have the time for one more newbie question....
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What is the "full length draft gear box"?
 
Discussion starter · #12 ·
I was looking again at the Kadee site... have any of you used or do you know anything about the "New" type E couplers and if they come in #831 or #1831?
 
Discussion starter · #14 ·
So if I go with the #1 "body mount"... which kadee number is that? The 1831 is the truck mounted, but after reading all the comments maybe body mounted is the way to go?
Would body mounts do okay in a #10 tournout?