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USA TRAINS F-3A DUMMY Couplers

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USA TRAINS F-3A DUMMY Couplers
Posted by dwbeckett on Monday, December 10, 2007 12:26 PM

They don't work

Cure: remove and replace with USA coupler with a modified one of course.

1: remove coupler and bracket

2: insert coupler upside-down in bracket, trim to expose mounting bracket holes, tap in for tight fit.

3: I used a USA talgo-mount coupler with some mod's a: remove centring spring from shank. B:trim flush with to top and bottem lift pin and release from coupler.

4: reinstall bracket and install modifief coupler, do-not over tighten let it move side to side.

I did this over the weekend and it worked fine pulling 10 aristo reffer's in a ABBA set up.

The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.

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