LGB couplings

[Ralff]

hi

If they are unfindable a piece of Lead wraped round the Round Bit as far back as you can makes an adequate substitute. Or even a piece of flat screwed into the part on top. Acting as a Cantilever effect anything at the extreme rear will keep the hook in place sans spring.
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hi Dunnyrail,
thank you very much for your reply
Ralff

 

[Bill Barnwell]

I don't understand why the LGB coupling is designed as it is?

Surely there is a flaw in its design because gravity will take the hook away from the loop? I realise there is a plastic spring to create an upwards pressure but if this fails the hook will fall thus rendering it useless to hold vehicles together.

Most of you will recall the Triang type coupling where the hook rested on the loop.

Sarah Winfield

yes and if the wheel falls off it will crash, LOL 've had years of success with their couplers with very few failures

 

[Sarah Winfield]

Ah yes, but I am concerned about the person; namely me; who epitomises the saying "if it's going to happen it'll happen to Sarah"!

SW

 

[Rhinochugger]

Have used (in my very short G Scale existence) Bachmann knuckle couplings and Hook and Loop, I am moving solely to hook and loop, cause they work!!

Yeah, I hate them


...and I hate them even more because they're effective