The #153 "Scale" All Metal Self-Centering WHISKER® Coupler features a "Scale" Metal Coupler (a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E" couplers) & Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #153 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #242 draft gear box, other Kadee® HO-Scale draft gear box shown below or with the Manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The coupler will couple and uncouple with other Kadee® HO and HOn3 couplers. The coupler has the same shank length as the #23, 33 or 43 coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing #23, 33 or 43 coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The #153 coupler is made of the same metal as the #43 for strength and rigidity.
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. Use the provided insulated gearbox.
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair #153 Scale Whisker® Metal Couplers - Short Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes
- (2) #625 Knuckle Springs
| Material | - Metal |
| Shank Length | - Short (1/4") (center hole to back of coupler head) |
| Coupler Offset | - Centerset |
| Knuckle Spring | - #625 |
| Centering System | - Whisker® |
| Head | - "Scale" Head |
| Works In Place of | - #23, #33 (#143 in a #252 box), short centerset "clone" couplers |
| Works With | - #213, #232, #234, #242, #252, #262, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes |
| Material | - Insulated Plastic |
| Lid Type | - Snap-Together |
| Dimensions | - 7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H |
| Works With | - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers |
| Mounting Height | - 25/64" |
| Centerline | - 25/64" |
| Trip Pin Height | - 1/32" |
| Center Hole | - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) |