10.8.08
Fitting micro-trains couplings to the Aust-N-Rail K Wagon
I tried googling this article when I couldn't find the printed version, so now I've found the printed version I thought I'd place it here for others to use when they need it.
I trust Graeme Goodsell is ok with this! If not, I'll write my own procedure. I've added a few comments to Graeme's article anyway.
Aust-N-Rail's ready to run K wagon comes supplied with Rapido style couplers, but it is a simple task to substitute Micro-Trains 1015 body mount couplers.
Place the wagon upside down on a firm surface, being careful to avoid damaging the finely moulded brake wheels and steps. With a sharp hobby knife cut horizontally along the coupler pocket to remove plastic retaining the Rapido coupler. Remove the coupler and spring. Make two vertical cuts in the coupler pocket to line up with the width of the 1015 coupler. Remove plastic from between these cuts to the depth of the pocket. Glenn says: This means removing some body plastic as well as from the coupling box. Trim the slot square and remove the end of the spring post in the pocket (see photo). Test fit 1015 coupler (it should be a firm press fit) and check coupler height.
For a permanent fit, glue in place (with a dot of Selleys water based Kwik Grip or similar) being careful not to get glue in the Micro-Trains coupler box. Alternatively fix with shortened Micro-Trains screws.
These photos highlight the steps in the article above.
Converted to Microtrains Coupling and ready to go!
This is a beautiful RTR model which can now take pride of place in your wagon roster.
I trust Graeme Goodsell is ok with this! If not, I'll write my own procedure. I've added a few comments to Graeme's article anyway.
Fitting Micro-Trains Couplers to the Aust-N-Rail K Wagon
by Graeme Goodsell
Aust-N-Rail's ready to run K wagon comes supplied with Rapido style couplers, but it is a simple task to substitute Micro-Trains 1015 body mount couplers.
Place the wagon upside down on a firm surface, being careful to avoid damaging the finely moulded brake wheels and steps. With a sharp hobby knife cut horizontally along the coupler pocket to remove plastic retaining the Rapido coupler. Remove the coupler and spring. Make two vertical cuts in the coupler pocket to line up with the width of the 1015 coupler. Remove plastic from between these cuts to the depth of the pocket. Glenn says: This means removing some body plastic as well as from the coupling box. Trim the slot square and remove the end of the spring post in the pocket (see photo). Test fit 1015 coupler (it should be a firm press fit) and check coupler height.
For a permanent fit, glue in place (with a dot of Selleys water based Kwik Grip or similar) being careful not to get glue in the Micro-Trains coupler box. Alternatively fix with shortened Micro-Trains screws.
These photos highlight the steps in the article above.
Converted to Microtrains Coupling and ready to go!
This is a beautiful RTR model which can now take pride of place in your wagon roster.
Labels: micro_trains, rolling_stock
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