My Favorite Boxcar Is A ...

[bogp40]

QUOTE: Originally posted by HighIron2003ar

I hate glueing kaydee boxes. 5 seconds worth of Goo later it's set. I can never get them straight. I am a coward and avoid having to glue boxes to the floor. However. I rather do that than see Talgo trucks derail everytime a slack runs in or when being pushed.

Kadee coupler boxes should be mounted to the floor/ frame with a 2-56 screw. That way you can adjust the box for height w/ shims and straighten at any time.
Glueing a #5 lid on the box is not a very secure coupler mounting- a minor hard hitch and the box is apart.
Kadee has the #246 Tap and Drill set that is a great set for this purpose. The set comes w/ a 2-56 tap, a #50 tap/ pilot drill and a #43 clearance drill. This is also great for truck mounting and repairs. The 2-56 Kadee delrin screws are also helpful when you need that just length screw- cuts easily to any size you like. Don't use a Dremel- too fast and no control- use a pin vise.
Bob K.

[IRONROOSTER]

Since I don't use talgo trucks, I'm not sure how you fasten the lid on. Usually the coupler box is part of the tongue and the lid is fasten to it after inserting the coupler. If possible, I would use a screw rather than glue - it's easier to take apart if you need to and the glue doesn't get inside.

Enjoy
Paul

[jacon12]

QUOTE: Originally posted by HighIron2003ar

Wow..

Is that a AHM or IHC car? The grafitti rings a bell. (I like the grafitti)

HighIron, it has "Austria" stamped on the bottom, if that helps.
Jarrell

[Anonymous]

I hate glueing kaydee boxes. 5 seconds worth of Goo later it's set. I can never get them straight. I am a coward and avoid having to glue boxes to the floor. However. I rather do that than see Talgo trucks derail everytime a slack runs in or when being pushed.

[jacon12]

Thanks Paul and Highiron. I'll look for the talgo trucks and for the Kaydee Coupler boxes. I'm assuming that the Kaydee couplers would have to be glued on, is that correct?

[Anonymous]

Maybe it might run better if you mounted Kaydee Coupler boxes on that under carriage instead of talgos?

Just a question. Dont let it influence your plans for that Boxcar.

[IRONROOSTER]

Yes, trucks with the coupler box attached are called talgo trucks. Several manufacturers make these. It looks to me from your picture that cutting down to the shoulder and then drilling a hole is the simplest way to go. Assuming the floor is plastic, I would use a self tapping screw.
Enjoy
Paul

[jacon12]

Highiron, I cut the little plastic tab off that held the trucks in place. I think, but not sure, that I now need to finish cutting off the rest of it down to the shoulder of the larger piece, drill a hole and tap it. Then I have to find (do they make these?) trucks that have the coupler box attached and install it.
Jarrell

[Anonymous]

Wow.

Did that truck snap off? Are you able to open up the car and get at it from the inside?

As long as the underframe is straight and intact, I see no reason why you cannot use a good set of trucks and wheels on a drilled and tapped hole.

Is that a AHM or IHC car? The grafitti rings a bell. (I like the grafitti)

[jacon12]

a piece of junk!

But.. I like it anyway!
I cut the horn and hook coupler and wheels off so...... what do I have to do now? Do I cut off the little quarter inch plastic 'dowel' and then drill and tap a hole for new trucks and coupler?
Thanks for any help!
Jarrell