Kadee #148 HO Scale 140-Series Whisker Metal Couplers with Gearboxes - Universal - Medium (9/32") Centerset Shank (2 pair)

Kadee #148, Standard Head, Whisker, Metal Couplers
Medium Centerset Shank

2 pair package with draft gear boxes

The #148 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5^® Coupler will work. The #148 coupler is a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers & a direct replacement for any plastic Medium Centerset "clone" couplers.  The #148 Kadee^® Magne-Matic^® WHISKER^® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, Metal WHISKER^® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #148 Coupler may be mounted with supplied 242 draft gear box or with manufactures cast-on coupler pockets.

It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.

Kadee #14 (25 Pair) of #148, no draft gear boxes) Package
Kadee #140 (50 Pair) of #148, no draft gear boxes) Package

Whisker Coupler Instructions

Shown being installed directly in freight car coupler box.

 Shown below with draft gear box
(Included ONLY with the 2-pair pack)



 

 

#148 Mounting Dimensions Illustrated Below