#740 Type E Medium Centerset Metal Couplers with Metal Gearboxes - Black - O Scale
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 Metal Gearboxes and lids. The #740 Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #818 Metal Gearbox or #817 Plastic Gearbox (sold seperatly), #819 Extended Metal Gearbox (sold seperatly).
Package Includes:
- (4) Each #740 Type "E" "Prototype" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
- (4) Each #818 Metal Gearboxes & lids
- (5) Each #850 O Scale Centering Springs
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 a insulated #817 Gearbox or the #745 Type E Medium Centerset Metal Couplers that includes the insulated #817 Gearbox.
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...
#740 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 | - #745, #800, #801, #804, #805, & #816 O Scale Medium Centerset Shank Couplers |
| Works With | - #817, #818, #819 Draft Gearboxes |
#818 Metal Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features:
| Material | - Metal |
| 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) |