Guys,
Show me your body mounted KD ideas you came up with for your USA well cars.
Again, asking for a friend…
The USAT Intermodal Container Car & Body mounting Kadee centerset couplers
John,
I integrated a Kadee 907 box (albeit modified) with “G” type centerset coupler into the USA Trains Intermodal container car’s end sill draft gear opening - albeit slightly modified. In the process, I also lower the car by almost 1/10 inch.
I only have the stand alone cars for now (not an articulated set). If lowering the car as I did, the articulated cars would need other mods at the articulated ends underbody area.
See my “vignette” hosted for me on Greg E. Web site that describes what was done to the stand alone type car, title:
“USA Trains Intermodal Container Car - Lowered & Fitted with Kadee 907 Centerset Couplers” (includes other info, too.)
Video’s:
There are 3 videos that are also hosted for me on Greg E. YouTube site.
In addition to info about the intermodal cars, the videos include other coupler box info (including custom 3-D printed “CamPac BoxesTM”).
Train with USAT Intermodals on Under house layout
Train with USAT Intermodals on Outdoor layout portion
Train returning to under house layout with Intermodals on back of train
I hope this is of help,
-Ted
Thanks Ted, I’m still using stock couplers, just haven’t taken the time to lower & change but its on my to do list. Thanks again