Wheels, Couplers & Detail Kits

#582 Barber - Bettendorf Self Centering Caboose Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - (Leaf Spring) - HO Scale"HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw. "HGC" or High Gravity Compound, weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks but with more detail & a 2 piece split bolster design for more efficient truck equalization, reduced axle friction for greater rolling performance. HO-Scale "HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks Features: Self Centering Action - Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels "HGC" Weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks Superior Rolling Ability Clip on Brake Pads Accurate Markings Incredible Detail True to Prototype Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels Highly Flexible Fully Equalized Trucks Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels Patent number 7,434,518 B2 Package Includes: (2) Each #582 Barber - Bettendorf Self Centering Caboose Truck (Leaf Spring) (assembled) (2) Clip on Brake Pads (2) Each Self Centering Bushing (2) Each #2 Screw The term Code 110 and Code 88 relates to the width of the wheels and has no relationship to track code. Code 110 wheels are .110" wide and Code 88 are .088" wide. Code 110 wheels are the common (or "Standard") width wheels and Code 88 are what is called "Semi-Scale" and are used when the modeler wants a more prototypical looking wheel width. Actual HO-Scale prototypical wheel width would be around .067" wide and although they will run OK on the average track they will not go through common turnouts and crossings. Code 88 (.088") is just about the minimum width of wheel that will run on most standard or common track if gauged correctly. It really is a matter of appearances because there's very little operational differences between running Code 110 or Code 88 wheels. Code 88 wheels look really good and are most noticeable on open frame cars like hoppers and tank cars. However, they also look great on boxcars, gondolas, and reefers but not quite as noticeable. As mentioned above track code and wheel code have no relationship meaning Code 110 and Code 88 will run on most any code of track. Track code is simply the measured height of the rail, code 100 is .100" tall, code 83 is .083" tall, code 70 is .070" tall, and so on.

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#580 Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - (Leaf Spring) - HO Scale"HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw. "HGC" or High Gravity Compound, weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks but with more detail & a 2 piece split bolster design for more efficient truck equalization, reduced axle friction for greater rolling performance. HO-Scale "HGC" Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks Features: Self Centering Action - Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels "HGC" Weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks Superior Rolling Ability Clip on Brake Pads Accurate Markings Incredible Detail True to Prototype Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels Highly Flexible Fully Equalized Trucks Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels Patent number 7,434,518 B2 Package Includes: (2) Each #580 Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Truck (Leaf Spring) (assembled) (2) Clip on Brake Pads (2) Each Self Centering Bushing (2) Each #2 Screw The term Code 110 and Code 88 relates to the width of the wheels and has no relationship to track code. Code 110 wheels are .110" wide and Code 88 are .088" wide. Code 110 wheels are the common (or "Standard") width wheels and Code 88 are what is called "Semi-Scale" and are used when the modeler wants a more prototypical looking wheel width. Actual HO-Scale prototypical wheel width would be around .067" wide and although they will run OK on the average track they will not go through common turnouts and crossings. Code 88 (.088") is just about the minimum width of wheel that will run on most standard or common track if gauged correctly. It really is a matter of appearances because there's very little operational differences between running Code 110 or Code 88 wheels. Code 88 wheels look really good and are most noticeable on open frame cars like hoppers and tank cars. However, they also look great on boxcars, gondolas, and reefers but not quite as noticeable. As mentioned above track code and wheel code have no relationship meaning Code 110 and Code 88 will run on most any code of track. Track code is simply the measured height of the rail, code 100 is .100" tall, code 83 is .083" tall, code 70 is .070" tall, and so on.

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HO-Scale Knuckle Springs For all Standard Head Couplers.(Except #58, #78, #119, #150-Series, #178, #711, #714, & #2100) Package Includes: (1) Dozen #622 Knuckle Springs #622 Spring Specifications: Part Number (catalog)  -  622 Part Number (in house)  -  HO-1 Outside Diameter  -  0.052 Inside Diameter  -  0.044 Wire Diameter  -  0.004 Pitch  -  0.014 Total Coils  -  10.0 Free Length  -  0.148 Solid Height  -   0.040 Load (Solid Height)  -  9.0 Closed Coils  -  ¾ Material  -   PB Recommended Tools: #241 Dual Tool

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This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#27 Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #27 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Underset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #27 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -  Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -  #147, medium underset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers #27 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications: Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" #27 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -  25/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #27 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   19/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #27 in a #232 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   25/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Side Holes  -   0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #240 Double Headed Pin Vise #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43) #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)

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#212 HO Scale Talgo Truck Adaptors24 per packageUse the #230 Talgo Insertion Pic to insert #212 Talgo Adaptors into Talgo Truck coupler pockets.Talgo Truck Adaptors work with Kadee NO.5®, #58, 20-series couplers (#21, #22, #23, #24, #28, #26, #27, #28, #29) and all Whisker® couplers.To check coupler height, set the coupler into the talgo truck pocket and hold it level as possible and check the coupler height with a #205 or newer #206 HO coupler height gauge.NOTE: So it is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct "before" you insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.Once the coupler height is correct press the #230 insertion pick into the top of the #212 adapter. Make sure the pivoting hole of the coupler is over the little pin on the end of the flexible arm in the pocket. The adapter goes down through the top of the pocket and twists downward until it snaps under the two plates on top of the pocket. The adapter becomes the new pivoting post and locks the coupler in place.

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This industry leading coupler features an NEM 362 European Style Coupler. The #17 Magne-Matic® NEM 362 European Style Coupler that is mounted in the HO-Scale NEM 362 draft gear box pocket. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #17 Couplers (Aassembled) - Short Underset (w/o Draft Gear Boxes) (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #17 Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Swallow-tail Shank Length  -   Short (7.11mm , .280 inch , 9/32") (pulling face to the dovetail sholder) Coupler Offset  -   Underset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   NEM European Style Coupler Head  -   Standard Head Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  - 7.11mm , .334" Centerline  -   9.9mm , .390" Trip Pin Height  -  .08mm , .031" Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick

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