I was asked to convert an Aristo Vanderbuilt T ender to a Kadee “G” Gauge coupler.
The conversion is very simple. No cutting needed on the tender. The rear truck looks best if the coupler arm is neatly cut off at the truck bolster, but that is your choice. Turning it around may cause a short circuit to the track power pick up.
One simple rectangular styrene shim is needed…it it is 1/8" thick, 2" x !" long and wide.
using simple lacquer thiner, glue the shim , centred against the inner side of the rear end beam.
The Kadee #906 coupler draft gear box should be positioned, centred on the shim, and lined up properly, Using the centre hole, and the end hole, drill the appropriate sized holes, mounting the coupler. Check the coupler height with the Kadee coupler gauge…
Using the 906 coupler will provide a prototype looking coupler application, without ugly looking springs in the picture.
Fred Mills