Tyco HO Scale Coupler Conversions

The perfect solution for all of your coupler woes. Thanks to our extensive list of HO Scale coupler conversions it's easier than ever to fit Kadee® Couplers onto your locomotives and rolling stock. Our conversions typically require the least amount of modification to your model and the How-To Instructions and diagrams make fitting your new couplers a breeze. Remember to always check your coupler heights with our #206 Coupler Height Gauge. We've done the hard work for you so find the perfect coupler in the list below.*

  Whisker® Metal Coupler Standard Coupler Other Coupler Options

0-4-0 Booster

0-4-0 Booster Conversion
#147 Pilot
in a
#252 Gearbox

0-6-0 Little Six

0-6-0 Little Six Conversion
#147 Pilot
in a
#252 Gearbox

0-6-0 Big Six

0-6-0 Big Six Conversion
 
#147
in a
#252 Gearbox

0-8-0 Chattanooga

0-8-0 Chattanooga Conversion
#147 Pilot
in a
#252 Gearbox

2-6-2 Prairie

2-6-2 Prairie Conversion
 
#147
in a
#252 Gearbox

2-8-2 Mikado

2-8-2 Mikado Conversion
 
 

4-4-0 General

4-4-0 General Conversion
#28 Tender, #58 Tender
or
#118 Tender, #119 Tender,
#158 Tender

4-6-2 Pacific

4-6-2 Pacific Conversion
 
#149 Pilot or #147 Tender
in a
#252 Gearbox

Alco C-430

Alco C-430 Conversion
 
 

EMD F-9 A & B

EMD F-9 A & B Conversion
 
#143 Body or Truck Mount
in a
#252 Gearbox

EMD GP-20

EMD GP-20 Conversion
 
 

GG-1 Electric

GG-1 Electric Conversion
 
 

Plymouth Switcher

Plymouth Switcher Conversion
Any Medium Centerset Coupler

Rolling Stock - Old

Rolling Stock - Old Conversion
 
 

Rolling Stock - New

Rolling Stock - New Conversion

with a

#147
with a
#212 Talgo Adapter

Streamlined Passenger Cars

Streamlined Passenger Cars Conversion
Any Medium Centerset Coupler

Old Time Passenger Cars

Old Time Passenger Cars Conversion
 
 

Anywhere a NO.5® is listed, the #28, #58 or #118, #119, #158, #148 Whisker® Coupler can be used in its place.


*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.

** Metal Coupler Note: It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage.