Manual switches can only be “thrown” (changing the direction of the rail) by flipping a lever on the switch by hand. Manual Code 83 Snap Switches can be easily converted to remote control with #584 Lefthand and #585 Righthand switch machines. Code 83 HO Scale Manual Switch (Right) Nickel Silver Rail Plastic frog (cannot be powered) Cut-outs for rail joiners

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This Kato GE ES44AC is based on units in service from coast to coast since the 2003. This standard DC locomotive features a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional LED headlights, highly detailed body, wheel profiles for operation on Code 55 and larger rail, great decoration and Kato knuckle couplers. It can be converted to DCC operation by changing out the lighting board with a DCC decoder of your choice (sold separately). The GE ES44AC will be at home on the head end of your railroad's 2000s and later freight consists.

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This Kato GE ES44AC is based on units in service from coast to coast since the 2003. This standard DC locomotive features a five-pole motor with dual flywheels, directional LED headlights, highly detailed body, wheel profiles for operation on Code 55 and larger rail, great decoration and Kato knuckle couplers. It can be converted to DCC operation by changing out the lighting board with a DCC decoder of your choice (sold separately). The GE ES44AC will be at home on the head end of your railroad's 2000s and later freight consists.

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Track-Bed Roll offers a smooth application. It deadens sound, requires no pre-soaking like cork, remains flexible and will not dry out or become brittle. Aligns well with cork or Homasote applications. Install easily with Foam Tack Glue™ (ST1444). Pin in place with Foam Nails (ST1432). 1 roll/pkg- 3/16" D x 1 3/4" W x 24' L (5 mm x 4.44 cm x 7.31 m)

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The #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler will work anywhere a NO.5® Coupler will work and is a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers & a direct replacement for most plastic Medium Centerset "clone" couplers. This industry leading coupler features an all metal coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #148 Magne-Matic® Whisker® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #242 Snap-Together Gearbox or with 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. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #28 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #148 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   NO.5®, #58, #28, #38 (#148 in a #252 box), #118, #119, #158, medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Lid Type  -   Snap-Together Dimensions  -   7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) Recommended Tools: #206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge #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)

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This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring. The #58 Magne-Matic® "Scale" Metal Coupler may be mounted with the #213, #232, #234, #242 Gearboxes (not included) or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The 158 Whisker® Coupler is equivalent to the #58 "Scale" Metal Coupler. 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. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #28 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (20) Pair #58 "Scale" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (20) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Extra #625 Knuckle Springs NO.5® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #625 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   "Scale" Head Works In Place of  -  NO.5®, #28, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids (Not Included)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 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" 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 #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)   Made in the U.S.A.

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This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The NO.5® Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #232 Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The 148 Whisker® Coupler is equivalent to the NO.5® Metal Coupler. 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. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #28 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair NO.5® Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs NO.5® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   #58, #28, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers Works With  -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes #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 Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   29/64" 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 #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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One of the lightest loads moved by rail, wood chips require one of the biggest cars and they're easy to add to HO operations with these WalthersMainline Greenville 7000-cubic Foot Woodchip Hoppers! Back by popular demand, features of these models include: o One time run of these road numbers, order now - limited quantity available! Prototypes in service from early 1970s to the present Designed especially for moving woodchips from sawmills to paper mills Prototypical interior bracing Authentic door latch details Detailed brake gear Heavy die-cast metal underframe 100-ton trucks with correct 36" turned metal RP-25 wheels Proto MAX(TM) metal knuckle couplers

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