not sure this is the correct forum category, please feel free to move to one that is apropos... will be posting in N Scale also for obvious reasons: -------------------------------------------------------- I continue to hear about installing Z Scale MTL couplers on N Scale locomotives and rolling stock because the size looks better (closer in size to prototypical?). I have done an array of internet searches, including the MTL site, Walthers site, several known hobby shop online companies, and the information about such and the seeming availability of the same is hard to come by. I ordered some of what was listed on Walthers site, but without any pictures I have no idea what they will look like and in which particular installations they will work. Where do people get these Z Scale couplers....what is their part #....are there ones other than the MTL offerings? Hoping to find what really seems to be hidden. Kindest regards Gary
Gary ; The coupler is known as a 905 assembled and comes in a pack of 2 pair the 8 digit part number is 002 02 021 the coupler also comes un-assembled as a 903 8 digit number 002 02 020, but I do not recommend purchasing them this way. the mounting screw has the same thread as the N scale version the 1015 8 digit number 001 30 013 here is a link to a source http://www.zscalemonster.com/mt/coupler/coupler.htm The 905 is smaller in all dimensions compared to the 1015 using the same mounting hole as a 1015 the 905 coupler will not extend to the edger of the of the car floor. You will have to create your own trip pin height gauge, as the mounting height will different from Z scale, you might be able to convert a coupler height gauge (1055) for you new couplers by removing the 1015 and replacing with a 905. Due to the smaller face height you weill get more unwanted uncoupling on poor track and over the joiner tracks on Ntrak modules.
thank you so much, Garth, for your reply that provides what I needed and I was able to order some your timely answer is greatly appreciated! sincerely Gary
