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HO Scale Coupler

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#149

WHISKER® Metal Coupler Metal
Long
(25/64")
Overset
Shank

#147 Coupler #148 Coupler
Mounting with
the supplied 242 draft gear box.
Mounting with manufactures
cast-on coupler pockets.
#149 Coupler
#149 WHISKER® Coupler

The #149 Kadee® Magne-Matic® WHISKER® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #149 Coupler may be mounted with supplied 242 draft gear box or with manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box. Two pair per package


Whisker Coupler Instructions

 

Coupler Conversion Info

You must first identify the locomotive or rolling stocks manufacturer and type before looking the product up on the HO-Scale Coupler Conversion List. Use the HO-Scale Coupler Conversion List to lookup our suggested starting coupler* for the particular model. (Our conversions typically requiring the least modification to a model utilizing our newest couplers even though other couplers also work for the model).

 

Once you have lookup our suggested starting coupler you can use our HO-Scale Coupler Conversions pages (How -To instructions and diagrams) to help you with the couplers installation process. Always check the coupler heights with either our #205 or newer #206 Coupler Height Gauge.

 

Note: If the model came with Factory Knuckle Couplers it will not be listed on the HO-Scale Coupler Conversion List under manufacturer there is a generic conversion for Factory Knuckle Couplers on the top of the HO-Scale Coupler Conversion List.

*Our conversion’s based on only one model from a production run, there may be inconsistencies in a model’s production run that require a different coupler or model modifications to achieve the proper coupler height for coupler function.

 

#149 All Metal Self-Centering WHISKER® Coupler - Long (25/64") Overset Shank 2 Pair $4.27