Are the new Farish production wagons fitted with NEM coupler pockets especially the 16t steel mineral wagons.I`ve started fitting Dapol easishunt couplings & already having a large number of mineral wagons for my Dapol 9f`s to haul,40+ wagons & would like a few wagons to auto uncouple.
Ray.
hi 16ton min are fitted with older spring type coupling as are most of there wagons ken
Oh heck,thanks,Ill just have to wait.
Ray.
Might be a long time, Ray!
Why don't you get the Dapol conversion kit - 2A-000-009 and have a go at converting one wagon?
If you're not happy with the outcome, then that's one wagon to reside at the end of a siding - maybe do a mini scene around it.
If, on the other hand, all goes well, you could get the Dapol pockets - 2A-000-014 and do whatever else you require
Adrian
hi some of the brakevan are fitted with new type coupling change one side as a adapter wagon as some coal trains run with van on each end
Well,all went well,i converted a 16t steel mineral wagon,fitting the short shank couplings to the wagon & one of my Dapol 9f`s.I used Araldite rapid which made a solid job even though,removing the old housing using a piercing saw fitted with a new blade soon sliced through the plastic including part of the body!! :D.Moral,never try to do things when you havn`t enough illumination late at night.I found that a diamond coated flat needle file really cut the plastic,if you see these in your local Aldi store,they really are a good buy.As an aside,i downloaded some1950s Modelcraft card kits which are 2mm to the foot so if you want an LNER L1,here`s your chance!!.
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Ray.