Odd Couplings

[Catsick]

Odd as it's not what's standard in my collection but I've got it on a few Fleischmann wagons and was it a replacement for the standard types we're all used to or is it a one off?
I have a 3 wagon set which also uses these to connect the 3 together but then uses the normal rapido ones at either end.

Any advice welcome thanks 

[ntpntpntp]

Yes that's a Fleischmann Profi Coupling.  They work quite well but personally I think they look worse than standard Rapido couplings   I always replace them with Rapidos to be compatible with all my other stock.

Some sets come with them fitted, but in general Fleischmann stuff still comes with Rapidos fitted.

[Catsick]

Brilliant, thank you very much 
Might get these swapped over or may sell... not sure yet lol

[ntpntpntp]

Might get these swapped over or may sell... not sure yet lol

You'll probably need Fleischmann's own Rapido couplings with their specific coupling shank which is not the same as a generic T-shank nor NEM.  The older Fleischmann pocket has a flat plate spring at the rear, and the coupling shank has a bulge with a hole which fits over a thin pin.

[Catsick]

Thanks, just had a quick look and yep, need a coupler that I've not got in the spares box.