[modeleng] Re: Couplings

  • From: "Terry Lane" <tel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2004 06:51:48 +1100

From memory (& that ain't the most reliable guide these days) the AALS
operating code does make mention of them.



> It seems that theree is no universal, or even generally agreed, standard
for
> the couplings between loco (tender) and driving trolley, and trolley and
> passenger cars.
>
> The most common one that I have seen is the flat bar, with pin dropping in
> hole in bar and into brackets fixed to each vehicle.
> However, the size of bar and pin seems to vary.
>
> Has anyone any information on couplings?
> What does your club use?
>
> What is used in other countries?
>
>
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