Coupler Height? : )
I don't have an operating layout yet. But when I checked them with the coupler height gauge, they're pretty close. I guess I'll worry about the tolerances later when the layout's more complete. Of course the tabletop will be totally flat and there won't be any 'wave' action. : ) Ken On 9/1/08, Bob Werre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ken, I have been using the same technique for mounting my #5's in the > PRS box. I find I have to file down the PRS box very thin and still > have to adjust the truck height slightly to confirm to NASG/Kadee > coupler gauge. How are you dealing with that? > > Bob Werre > BobWphoto.com > > > > > ken garber wrote: > > > On 8/31/08, rhettgraves <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:rcandamoonpie%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > > Howdy y'all, > > > > > > I'm working on a couple of PRS boxcars (my first cars in S scale) and > > > I'd like to put some couplers on them. I've heard there are some > > > minor difficulties with this task. Any suggestions to make this task > > > easier? > > > > > > > I use the #5 on my rolling stock so here's what I've done.... > > > > a. Cement on the PRS draft gear box. > > > > b. Drill and tap the hole for 2-56 screws. > > > > c. Placed the coupler and centering spring into a KD5 box (top and bottom) > > with the 'wings' cut flush and then placed the assembly into the PRS box. > > > > d. Screwed it all together using pan-head screws or the KD nylon screws. > > > > I don't use the PRS box top for two reasons: > > > > If you don't glue it on, it will fall off according to Murphy's Law. > > > > If you do glue it on, and the coupler should break (not everyone has a > > light touch at switching - or the floor is harder than the coupler) > > you may find it almost impossible to remove. > > > > Ken > > > > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
