Jamie- I use Kadee Shelf couplers on tank cars; looks great.
"The Type "D" coupler (predecessor to the Type "E") was used from 1916, the Type "E" coupler was standard in 1932 to present, the Type "H" Tightlock passenger coupler was alternate standard in 1937 and standard in 1947, the Type "F" was an alternate standard for freight cars in 1954 and standard for hazardous material tank cars in 1970. The bottom shelf Type "SBE" was available in 1968, the top and bottom shelf Type "SE" and "SF" couplers were standard for tank cars in 1975." Source: http://www.kadee.com/html/118ins.pdf See http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page310.htm for how to modify #118 SF couplers to Type "F" and Type "H". Stan Furmanak Annville, PA From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of jamiebothwell Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2008 3:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: Couplers, Couplers - I'd give my life for a real good S scale Hi All, I think Peter also mentioned a "Shelf Coupler". I'm no expert on couplers, large or small, but if my understanding is correct there is a vast difference between a "tightlock" coupler used on passenger cars, and a "shelf" coupler often applied to tank cars. I think "Type E" is the actual name for "tightlocks", but I'd have to check. I seem to remember a Kadee HO shelf coupler being offered. Personally I have no interest in shelf couplers, but I would still take at least 50 pair of tightlocks. Jamie Bothwell Bethlehem, PA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ 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/
