Kadee 153 | Whisker® Scale Metal Couplers with Gearboxes - Short (1/4") Centerset Shank | HO Scale

Description

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)

Delayed Magnetic Uncoupling

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SKU: 380-153

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    Description

    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)

    Delayed Magnetic Uncoupling

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