Wheels, Couplers & Detail Kits

The #153 "Scale" All Metal Self-Centering WHISKER® Coupler features a "Scale" Metal Coupler (a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E" couplers) & Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #153 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #242 draft gear box, other Kadee® HO-Scale draft gear box shown below or with the Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The coupler will couple and uncouple with other Kadee® HO and HOn3 couplers. The coupler has the same shank length as the #23, 33 or 43 coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing #23, 33 or 43 coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The #153 coupler is made of the same metal as the #43 for strength and rigidity. 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. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #153 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Centerset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #625 Knuckle Springs #153 Scale Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -  Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #625 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Scale Head Works In Place of  -   #23, #33 (#143 in a #252 box), short 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  -   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) 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 coupler head, shank, and Whisker® centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #146 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 #26 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #146 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Long Centerset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #146 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Long (25/64") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   #26, #36 (#146 in a #252 box), long 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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#552 A.S.F.® Ride Control® 50 Ton Self Centering Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO ScaleMetal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks Mounts with Kadee Self Centering bushing on a flat surface with a #2 or 2-56 screw or without the Kadee Self Centering bushing on a 0.140" or smaller molded on truck post secured with the original screw. The A.S.F.® A-3 Ride Control® 50-ton freight truck was introduced in the 1940's and is one of the forerunners of modern freight trucks. Features embodied into this design include a longer spring travel, no spring planks and constant friction control using friction castings in the bolster to dampen excessive lateral roll of the car. These design features allowed for a higher train speed with less danger of derailment than previous designs. ASF® sold over 140,000 sets by 1949. This truck is excellent for modeling the transition era up to 1994 when friction bearings were no longer allowed in interchange service. The Bettendorf Double Truss Truck was introduced in the 1930's by U.S. railroads and was allowed to be used in interchange service through 1993. The Kadee® #500, #502 & #550 represent 50- ton trucks for 100,000 pound cars. HO-Scale Metal Fully Sprung 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 #441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster Accurate Markings Incredible Detail True to Prototype Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels Highly Flexible Sprung Trucks Metal Sideframes & Fully Sprung Self Centering Bolster Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels #637 HO Scale Truck Springs Patent number 5,768,999 Package Includes: (2) Each #552 A.S.F.® Ride Control® 50 Ton Self Centering Trucks (assembled) (2) #441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster (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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#504 A.S.F.® Ride Control® 50 Ton Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO ScaleMetal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.Mounting Screws not Included. The A. S. F.® A-3 Ride Control® 50-ton freight truck was introduced in the 1940's and is one of the forerunners of modern freight trucks. Features embodied into this design include a longer spring travel, no spring planks and constant friction control using friction castings in the bolster to dampen excessive lateral roll of the car. These design features allowed for a higher train speed with less danger of derailment than previous designs. ASF® sold over 140,000 sets by 1949. This truck is excellent for modeling the transition era up to 1994 when friction bearings were no longer allowed in interchange service. HO-Scale Metal Fully Sprung Trucks Features: Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels #441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster Accurate Markings Incredible Detail True to Prototype Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels Highly Flexible Sprung Trucks Metal Sideframes & Fully Sprung Bolster Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels #637 HO Scale Truck Springs  Patent numbers 5,832,837 & 5,768,999 Package Includes: (2) Each #504 A.S.F.® Ride Control® 50 Ton Trucks (assembled) (2) #441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster 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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#511 Bettendorf T-Section Trucks with 33" Ribbed Back Wheels - HO ScaleMetal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.Mounting Screws not Included. The Bettendorf T-Section truck was introduced in the 1920's with a one piece cast sideframe. It had a life similar to the Andrews truck. HO-Scale Screws not included  Metal Fully Sprung Trucks Features: Code 110 (.110) #523 33" Ribbed Back Wheels Accurate Markings Incredible Detail True to Prototype Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels Highly Flexible Sprung Trucks Metal Sideframes & Fully Sprung Bolster Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Plastic Axles RP-25 Free Rolling Wheels #637 HO Scale Truck Springs Patent number 5,768,999 Package Includes: (2) Each #511 Bettendorf T-Section Trucks (assembled) 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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#441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster - HO ScaleDetail Parts For use on Narrow Truck Bolseters.150" W x .090" H truck bolster.075" clip opening.400" pad to pad Can be used on all Kadee Metal Fully Sprung Trucks; except for Kadee® 70 & 100 Ton Metal Fully Sprung Trucks.(Not for use on #513, #518, #555, #558, #560, #566, #569, #570, #1560, #1566, #1569, #1570, all "HGC" 2 Piece Trucks). HO-Scale Package Includes: (4) Each #441 Brake Pads - Narrow Bolster

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The #148 Whisker® Metal Coupler will work anywhere a NO.5® Coupler will work. 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 Assembled #148 Whisker® Metal Couplers in #242 Gearboxes (2) Extra #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 #242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Lid Type  -   Snap-Together Dimensions  -   7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H 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 plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #33 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom. Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox. The #143 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #33 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. Other Whisker® Coupler #33 equivalent options include #153 Whisker® "Scale" Metal Coupler when mounted a #252 Snap-together Gearbox. 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.   Two pair per package   Made in the U.S.A. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #33 Plastic Shank Couplers - Short Centerset Shank (2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring (2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids (2) Pair #210 Washers (2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #33 Plastic Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Centerset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Standard Shank Centering Spring  -   #621 Torsion Centering Spring Head  -   Standard Head Works With  -   #233 draft gearboxes #233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features: Material  -   Insulated Plastic Dimensions  -   3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers #33 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications: Mounting Height  -   1/2" Centerline  -   25/64" Trip Pin Height  -   1/32" Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) #33 in a #233 gearbox on bottom. 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)

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#308 Under-the-Track Hidden Delayed-Action Magnetic® Uncoupler - HO, S, On3, On30, O Scale HO, S, On3, On30, O-Scale Uncoupler Under-the-Track Under-the-Track "hidden" installation. A permanent magnet and steel intensifier plate are included along with instructions. Suitable for a variety of scales from HO to O-Scale. Track not included O-SCALE:Because of the thicker ties and higher rail in O-scale it will be necessary to use 2 or 3 magnets stacked together and one steel intensifier plate on the bottom of the stack. On some track you may need to trim the bottom of the ties to fit the magnet(s) closer to the rails. Package Includes: (1) each #308 Delayed Action Magne-Matic® Uncoupler Magnet (1) each Steel Intensifier Plate #308 Dimensions: MagnetDimensions  -  2"L x 1 1/2"W x 3/16"H Intensifier Plate  -  .045" thick

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#522 - 36" Diameter Smooth Back Wheelsets (Code 110) - HO Scale Smooth wheelsets are most commonly found on diesel era rolling stock. Kadee® wheel sets are manufactured to the most exacting standards and feature: RP-25 contour, non-magnetic metal wheels and insulated needlepoint axles. Twelve Sets (1 Set = 1 Axle) Axle Tip to Tip: 1.018" Wheelset Features: Code 110 (.110") 36" Smooth Back Wheels Accurate markings Incredible detail true to prototype Non-magnetic Metal Wheels Smooth tracking Free rolling Contoured Insulated Axles RP-25 Free rolling wheels Needlepoint Axles Axle Tip to Tip: 1.018" Freight & Passenger Package Includes: (12) Sets #522 36" Diameter Smooth Back Wheelsets (Code 110)   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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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 #145 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 #25 coupler. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #145 Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Overset Shank (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes (2) #622 Knuckle Springs #145 Whisker® Metal Coupler Features: Material  -   Metal Shank Length  -   Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) Coupler Offset  -   Overset Knuckle Spring  -   #622 Centering System  -   Whisker® Head  -   Standard Head Works In Place of  -   #25, #35 (#145 in a #252 box), Short Overset "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  -   1/2" 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 and comes complete with an insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #58 Magne-Matic® "Scale" Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #232 Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The 158 "Scale" 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. HO-Scale Package Includes: (2) Pair #58 "Scale" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes (2) #625 Knuckle Springs #58 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 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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