What's with Kadee?

[cacole]

[?] What is going on with Kadee G-scale couplers? I realize that they produce many different types to fit specific models, but three local hobby shops have been unable to get Kadee #830 body-mount couplers for the past 6 months or so. They are all being told by their distributors that Kadee G-scale couplers, at least the 830, are not available. I've had the same luck, or lack thereof, with the 930, a rust-colored version of the 830.

[SROC99]

There is nothing going on with Kadee, the problem lies with either the dealers or the distributors just not ordering the #830 couplers. Kadee has these in stock and can produce them very quickly as they are a very popular coupler.

Sam
Kadee Quality Products

[Marty Cozad]

If you have to , I use #789s for Arsito gondolas, LGB 53' flats etc. There is more room for the wheels. Also on USAs gundersons have to have them cause the wheels rub and I don't want to cut the box up so snow /dirt gets in. Just a thought.
Sam, WOOW great to have a Kadee rep lurking around. I love the products.
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[Anonymous]

Yes. Sounds like a problem with the hobby shops. I use Kadee couplers on all my locos, and all the cars I run (except certain pairs that I always run together because i'm still buying track to finish my logging line). They are a great product and I had a friend over Satruday, and he was amazed at the couplers and how great the design was. Some of the best products for large scale if you ask me.

[vsmith]

Why dont you try to buy direct from Kadee? Go to www.kadee.com and get exactly what you want?

[cacole]

SROC99 and vsmith --

Thanks for the information about ordering directly from Kadee -- I didn't know that could be done. My order for the G-scale couplers will be placed this week.