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Atlas Master HO Scale Coupler Conversions

The perfect solution for all of your coupler woes. Thanks to our extensive list of HO Scale coupler conversions, it's easier than ever to fit Kadee® Couplers onto your locomotives and rolling stock. Our conversions typically require the least modification to your model, and the How-To Instructions and diagrams make fitting your new couplers a breeze. Remember to always check your coupler heights with our #206 Coupler Height Gauge. We've done the hard work for you, so find the perfect coupler in the list below.*

  Whisker® Metal Coupler Standard Coupler Other Coupler Options

Diesel Locomotives with Factory Knuckle Couplers

Atlas Master Diesel Locomotives with Factory Knuckle Couplers

#148

#5 (NO.5®)
Any Medium Centerset Coupler

GE DASH 8-40C FM H24-66 GE DASH 8-40CW GE B23-7 EMD MP15DC GE B30-7 ALCO C420 GE U30B PH2 EMD GP40-2 ALCO HH600/660 GMD GP40-2(W) GE DASH 8-40B GE DASH 8-40BW GE DASH 8-32BWH EMD GP40-2 PHASE 2 EMD GP38 EMD SD35 EMD SDP35 EMD GP40 ALCO S-1/S-2/S-3/S-4 AEM-7/ALP-44 GE U23B ALCO RS-1 FM H15/16-44 H16-44 GE U30C EMD SD24 U33/36B ALP-45DP HO U28C / U28CG HO U30C PHASE 1

Rolling Stock with Factory Knuckle Couplers

Atlas Master Rolling Stock with Factory Knuckle Couplers

#148

#5 (NO.5®)
Any Medium Centerset Coupler

NE-6 CABOOSE AUTOPARTS CAR THRALL ARTICULATED AUTO CARRIER THRALL 2743 GONDOLA ACF 5701 CENTRFLOW PLASTICS GATX 20,700 GALLON TANK CAR ACF 89' 4" FLAT CAR 48' ALL-PURPOSE WELL CAR ACF 5800 PLASTICS HOPPER 1932 ARA BOX CAR TRINITY 25,500 GALLON TANK CAR 73' CENTER PARTITION CAR 42' COIL STEEL CAR THRALL TRIPLE 53' ARTICULATED WELL CA 50' BERWICK BOX CAR LINE 50' SINGLE DOOR BOX CAR 40' WOOD REEFER 40' POSTWAR BOX CAR/6' 7' & 8' DOOR FMC 5077 SINGLE SLIDING DR BXC 50' GARX REEFER REA STEEL EXPRESS REEFER 53' EVANS DOUBLE PLUG DOOR BOX CAR ACF 17,360 GALLON TANK CAR ACF 3-BAY CYLINDRICAL HOPPER ACF PRESSUREAIDE HOPPERS INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED-VISION CABOOSE ACF 23,500 GALLON TANK CAR ACF 6-BAY CYLINDRICAL HOPPER ACF 33,000 GALLON TANK CAR ACF 4650 3-BAY CENTERFLOW INTERNATIONAL STANDARD CUPOLA CABOOSE ACF 50'6" PRECISION DESIGN BOX CAR ACF COALVEYOR BATHTUB GONDOLA ACF 11,000 GALLON TANK CAR 36' WOOD REEFER FMC 5077 DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR HO TRINITY 17,600 GALLON CORN SYRUP TANK 50' POSTWAR DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR NSC PD BOX CAR FMC 5347 SINGLE DOOR BOX CAR F89J 89' FLAT CAR TRINITY 5660 COVERED HOPPER 64' TRINITY REEFER FMC 5503 DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR 50' PLUG DOOR BOX CAR BX-166 BOX CARS HO TRINITY 3230 COVERED HOPPER HO GUNDERSON MULTI-MAX AUTO RACK HO 60' GUNDERSON® 7550 DOUBLE DOOR BOX CAR HO 60' GUNDERSON® 7538 SINGLE DOOR BOX CAR HO 8-1-2 PASSENGER CARS HO SLAB SIDE COVERED HOPPER HO ACF 5250 COVERED HOPPER HO NSC NEWSPRINT BOX CAR

Passenger Cars with Factory Knuckle Couplers

Atlas Master Passenger Cars with Factory Knuckle Couplers

#148

#5 (NO.5®)
Any Medium Centerset Coupler

HO 8-1-2 PASSENGER CARS HO 10-1-12 PULLMAN SLEEPER HO 14 SECTION PULLMAN SLEEPER HO PULLMAN 6-3 SLEEPER HEAVYWEIGHT COACH

Anywhere a NO.5® is listed, the #28, #58 or #118, #119, #120, #158, #148 Whisker® Coupler can be used in its place.

Newer models with factory-installed knuckle couplers are easily converted using our standard head #148 or scale head #158 Whisker® Couplers.
If you need a longer coupler, use the #146 or scale head #156 Whisker® Coupler.

Shallow cast-on gearbox fix: If you have a Kadee® Coupler that is not moving freely back and forth in a shallow cast-on gearbox. This is because some clone knuckle coupler manufacturers started molding shallow cast-on gearboxes on their models to fix the problems with their drooping clone knuckle couplers. The fix is a simple one. You have to file the top of the coupler shank a few strokes with a file, usually just enough to remove the black coloring to make the Kadee coupler function correctly in the non-standard shallow cast-on gearbox.

*Our conversions are based on only one model from a production run; there may be inconsistencies in a model’s production run that require a different coupler or model modifications to achieve the proper coupler height for coupler function.

** Metal Coupler Note: It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage.