As an older AF owner I decided a while back to replace all my link couplers with new knuckles. The knuckles have given nothing but headaches.
I miss the old links. The old links would uncouple very rarely once in a while but were easily 'adjusted' with a simple twist of a plier. But the knuckles are a accident waiting to happen. Too many derailments from these new KC's. The knuckles open up on their own and create too much chaos. Even the old AF factory equipped KC cars I have been buying off ebay act badly. Which would be the best style of link coupler to 'retro' back to? Is there a tool available to 'stake' a new link to the old truck? I guess I could use a small sharp tool chisel for staking and a metal bar section laid on end as an anvil, but maybe there is something better? Is there any solution to convert a factory style knuckle coupler truck from the 'newer' AF cars and place a link coupler on their factory KC truck? Derailed here in 'knuckle land'! Thanks, Mikey. S-Trains list sponsor: http://www.americanflyertrains.com All the Flyer you desire...books and accessories too! To UNSUBSCRIBE from this list send a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
