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Kadee 745 - #745 O Gauge Type E - Medium Centerset Metal Couplers with Plastic Gearboxes (4pcs)

by KADEE

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#745 Type E Medium Centerset Metal Couplers with Plastic Gearboxes - Black - O Scale

O Scale MAGNE-MATIC

This industry leading coupler features New Generation AAR Type "E" "Prototype" Head Medium Centerset Metal Couplers, and #850 O Scale centering spring and comes complete with Plastic Gearboxes and lids. The #745 Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #817 Plastic Gearbox or #818 Metal Gearbox (sold seperatly), #819 Extended Metal Gearbox (sold seperatly).

It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage.

#745 Coupler Instructions

Two pair per package

O-Scale

New Generation AAR Type "E" "Prototype" Head:

Simple Drop in Design
Trouble Free Operation
Hidden Knuckle Spring
AAR Type "E" Coupler Style
Compatible with Kadee® O-Scale Couplers
World-Renowned Quality & Performance
They just Last & Last & Last...

Package Includes:

(4) Each #745 Type "E" "Prototype" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
(4) Each #817 Plastic Gearboxes & lids
(5) Each #850 O Scale Centering Springs


#745 Metal Coupler Features:
Material - Metal
Shank Length - Medium (47/64") (Knuckle pulling face to center hole of Draft Gearbox)
Coupler Offset - Centerset
Centering Spring - #850 O Scale Centering Springs
Head - New Generation AAR Type "E" "Prototype" Head
Works In Place of - #740, #800, #801, #804, #805, & #816 O Scale Medium Centerset Shank Couplers
Works With - #817, #818, #819 Draft Gearboxes

#817 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features:
Material - Plastic
Dimensions - 25/32"L x 1/2"W x 7/32"H
Works With - #740, #742, #745, #746, #747, #800, #801, #804, #805, & #816 Couplers

Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 25/32"
Centerline - 1 1/16"
Trip Pin Height - 1/16"
Mounting Holes - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

Recommended Tools:

#812 O Scale Coupler Height Gauge
#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
#237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers
#240 Double Headed Pin Vise
#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
#246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
Original price $23.95 - Original price $23.95
Original price
$23.95
$23.95 - $23.95
Current price $23.95
Kadee Couplers

Kadee Couplers

This is a premium range of scale knuckle couplers for various model railway gauges. The couplers come in a wide range of specifications, including different mounting connections, length, levels of assembly ect.

Be careful when selecting which coupler is most suitable for your railway vehicles, as there is plenty to choose from! For N Gauge options, see Micro-Trains.