Kadee Couplers

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Coupler Height Gauge

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0205 Kadee No 205 HO Coupler Height and Multipurpose Gauge

EASY TO ASSEMBLE & USE Includes the No5® Coupler & #58 "Scale" Coupler. A must have tool for gauging correct coupler height, trip pin, and permanent uncoupler heights for achieving trouble free coupler performance. Also has a built in HO track gauge."Takes the guess work out" Multi purpose gauge. Four tools in one.1. Provides instant visual reference of proper coupler height.2. Accurately measures proper trip pin height above rail.3. Built-in track gauge.4. Movable dowel tests Kadee® Magne-Matic® Uncoupler height and registers the needed adjustments.

Kadee No 205 HO Coupler Height and Multipurpose Gauge $9.50
11-0206 Kadee No 206 Insulated Coupler Height and Multi Purpose Gauge

EASY TO ASSEMBLE & USE Includes the #148 "Whisker®" Coupler & #158 "Scale" "Whisker®" Coupler. A must have tool for gauging mounting height, correct coupler height, trip pin, and permanent uncoupler heights for achieving trouble free coupler performance. Also has a built in HO track gauge. "Takes the guess work out"

Kadee No 206 Insulated Coupler Height and Multi Purpose Gauge $12.00

Couplers - Gauge 1

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0820 Kadee No 820 Straight Centerset Shank Couplers with Standard Body Mount Gear boxes - 1 scale.

Coupler body mount with standard draft gear box. One pair per package

Kadee No 820 Straight Centerset Shank Couplers with Standard Body Mount Gear boxes - 1 scale. $10.80

Couplers - HO

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0005 Kadee No 5 Universal Coupler 2 pair

NO.5 Mounting Dimensions The NO.5 Kadee Magne-Matic Coupler features a Metal Coupler, #634 Centering Spring, insulated #232 Draft Gear Box and Lid with side and center screw holes for mounting. The NO.5 Coupler may be mounted with supplied #232 draft gear box or with manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box or use the very strong plastic isolated #28 Coupler which has the same mounting dimensions as the NO.5 Coupler.Two pair per package. Note that the 148 Whisker Coupler will work anywhere a NO.5 coupler will work. The #148 coupler is the WHISKER® Coupler equivalent to the NO.5® Coupler.

Kadee No 5 Universal Coupler 2  pair $5.30
11-0018 Kadee No 18 NEM 362 European Coupler Medium. 2 pair.

Quality replacement plug-in Couplers for European equipment. The Kadee Magne-Matic coupler head with the swallow-tail shank to lock in the HO-scale NEM-362 draft gear pocket. Two pair per package.

Kadee No 18 NEM 362 European Coupler Medium. 2 pair. $6.50
11-0020 Kadee No 20 NEM 362 European Extra Long Coupler. 2 pair

Quality replacement plug-in Couplers for European equipment. The Kadee Magne-Matic coupler head with the swallow-tail shank to lock in the HO-scale NEM-362 draft gear pocket. Two pair per package.

Kadee No 20 NEM 362 European Extra Long Coupler. 2 pair $9.10
11-0026 Kadee No 26 Coupler Long (25/64") Centreset Shank. 2 pair.

The 20-Series Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers are designed for either Talgo (bogie) or body mounting.

Kadee No 26 Coupler Long (25/64 $5.90
11-0027 Kadee No 27 coupler Medium (9/32") Underset shank. 2 pair.

The 20-Series Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers are designed for either Talgo (bogie) or body mounting.

Kadee No 27 coupler Medium (9/32 $6.95
11-0058 Kadee No 58 HO Metal Coupler 2 pair

The #58 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a "Scale" Metal Coupler (a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E" couplers), insulated #232 Draft Gear Box and Lid with side and center screw holes for mounting. The #58 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #232 draft gear box or with the manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. The coupler will couple and uncouple with other Kadee®HO and HOn3 couplers. The coupler has the same shank and offset as the NO.5®coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing NO.5®coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The new coupler is made of the same metal construction as the NO.5®for strength and rigidity. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box or use the very strong plastic isolated #28 Coupler which has the same mounting dimensions as the NO.5®Coupler. The #58 package contains two pair of the new coupler, two pair of the NO.5®centering springs, two pair of the NO.5®gearboxes, and instructions. Please note: that the knuckle spring required for this coupler is the new #625, not the #622 which is used on other couplers. Note: Coupler will work anywhere a #58 Coupler will work. The #158 coupler is the WHISKER Coupler equivalent to the #58 Coupler.

Kadee No 58 HO Metal Coupler 2 pair $5.40
11-0148 Kadee No 148 Coupler Whisker Standard Medium (9/32") Shank 2 pair

The #148 coupler will work anywhere a NO.5 Coupler will work. The #148 coupler is a direct replacement for most Bachmann On30 couplers & a direct replacement for any plastic Medium Centerset "clone" couplers.The #148 Kadee® Magne-Matic® WHISKER® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring, insulated Draft Gear Box and Lid. The #148 Coupler may be mounted with supplied 242 draft gear box or with manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.Two pair per package

Kadee No 148 Coupler Whisker Standard Medium (9/32 $5.55
11-0232 Kadee No 232 Draft Gear Boxes & Lids (10 pair)

Plastic Draft Gear Box & Lid for #3, NO.5®, 58, 20-Series and 40-Series Couplers. 10 pair per package

Kadee No 232 Draft Gear Boxes & Lids (10 pair) $4.30
11-0019 Kadee No 19 NEM 362 European Coupler Long. 2 pair.

Quality replacement plug-in Couplers for European equipment. The Kadee Magne-Matic coupler head with the swallow-tail shank to lock in the HO-scale NEM-362 draft gear pocket. Two pair per package.

Kadee No 19 NEM 362 European Coupler Long. 2 pair. $8.80
11-0156 Kadee No 156 coupler Whisker scale long (25/64") shank. 2 pair.

The #156 "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 #156 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #242 draft gear box, other Kadee® HO-Scale draft gear box shown below or with the manufactures 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 #26, 36 or 46 coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing #26, 36 or 46 coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The #156 coupler is made of the same metal as the #46 for strength and rigidity. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box. The #156 package contains two pair of the new coupler and two pair of the #242 gearboxes, and instructions.

Kadee No 156 coupler Whisker scale long (25/64 $5.60
11-0012 Kadee No 58 without Draft Gear Boxes 20 pair

The #58 Kadee Magne-Matic Coupler features a "Scale" Metal Coupler (a smaller head coupler which is more to scale and is patterned after the type 'E" couplers), insulated #232 Draft Gear Box and Lid with side and center screw holes for mounting. The #58 Coupler may be mounted with the supplied #232 draft gear box or with the manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. The coupler will couple and uncouple with other Kadee®HO and HOn3 couplers. The coupler has the same shank and offset as the NO.5®coupler which will allow the modeler to remove the existing NO.5®coupler and replace with the new smaller coupler. The new coupler is made of the same metal construction as the NO.5®for strength and rigidity. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box or use the very strong plastic isolated #28 Coupler which has the same mounting dimensions as the NO.5®Coupler. The #58 package contains two pair of the new coupler, two pair of the NO.5®centering springs, two pair of the NO.5®gearboxes, and instructions. Please note: that the knuckle spring required for this coupler is the new #625, not the #622 which is used on other couplers. Note: The #158 WHISKER Coupler will work anywhere a #58 Coupler will work. The #158 coupler is the WHISKER Coupler equivalent to the #58 Coupler.

Kadee No 58 without Draft Gear Boxes 20 pair $61.00
11-0011 Kadee NO.5® Metal Couplers with phosphor bronze metal without draft gearboxes or lids. 20 pair. Kadee NO.5® Metal Couplers with phosphor bronze metal without draft gearboxes or lids. 20 pair. $40.90
11-0043 Kadee No 43 coupler Short (1/4") Shank Centreset. 2 pair. Discontinued some in stock.

The #43 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, #634 Centering Spring, insulated #232 Draft Gear Box and Lid with side and center screw holes for mounting, which is the same gear box which comes in the NO.5® coupler package. Discontinued replacement is Number 143.

Kadee No 43 coupler Short (1/4 $7.70
11-0151 Kadee No 158 Whisker coupler Bulk Pack. 50 pair

The #158 Kadee® Magne-Matic® WHISKER® Coupler features a All Metal Coupler, Metal WHISKER® Centering Spring. The #158 Coupler may be mounted in manufactures cast-on coupler pockets or any of our HO-Scale draft gear boxes (except #233 30-series gear box). 50 pair per package It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage.

Kadee No 158 Whisker coupler Bulk Pack. 50 pair $99.00
11-0153 Kadee No 153 Whisker scale short shank (1/4"). 2 pair.

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 manufactures 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 gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box. The #153 package contains two pair of the new coupler and two pair of the #242 gearboxes, and instructions.

Kadee No 153 Whisker scale short shank (1/4 $7.85
11-0008 Kadee No 8 5/16" Medium Metal Coupler 2 Pair. Discontinued some in stock.

Designed for locomotive pilot mounting and other unusual or difficult mounting situations with limited space. Plastic Draft Gear Box insulates the Coupler. Two pair per package. Discontinued - replaced by Number 38.

Kadee No 8 5/16 $6.00
11-0041 Kadee No 41 Coupler Long (25/64") Underset Metal shank. 2 pair. Discontinued some in stock.

The #41 Kadee® Magne-Matic® Coupler features a Metal Coupler, #634 Centering Spring, insulated #232 Draft Gear Box and Lid with side and center screw holes for mounting, which is the same gear box which comes in the NO.5® coupler package. Discontinued replacement is Number 141.

Kadee No 41 Coupler Long (25/64 $7.25
11-0024 Kadee No 24 coupler short (1/4") Underset shank. 2 pair.

The 20-Series Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers are designed for either Talgo (bogie) or body mounting.

Kadee No 24 coupler short (1/4 $8.55
11-0006 Kadee No 6 12/32" Long Metal Kadee Couplers 2 pair -now discontinued some in stock.

Long shanked coupler designed for locomotive pilot mounting and other unusual or difficult mounting situations with limited space. Plastic Draft Gear Box insulates the Coupler.Two pair per package. Now discontinued - the replacement coupler is Number 36.

Kadee No 6 12/32 $6.00
11-0036 Kadee No 36 Coupler Long (27/64") Centreset Shank. 2 pair.

The 30-Series Kadee® Magne-Matic® Couplers are designed for body mounting either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gear Box Lid either on top or bottom.

Kadee No 36 Coupler Long (27/64 $9.15
11-1708 Kadee No 1708 Stainless Steel Round Head Screws 2-56 x 3/8 (12) No Image Available $7.25
11-0850 Kadee No 850 O Scale Coupler Centreing Springs for 805 couplers. 1 Dozen.

Centering Springs For All O-Scale Couplers. (#800, #801, #804, #805, #806, #816, #740, #742, #743, #745, #746, & #747). Precision engineeredmetal Centering Spring. One dozen per package

Kadee No 850 O Scale Coupler Centreing Springs for 805 couplers. 1 Dozen. $3.10

Couplers - HOn3

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0711 Kadee No 711 HOn3 (3/4 SIZE) Coupler Kit

This 3/4 size coupler has an extended Trip Pin mounted on a narrow gauge coupler to use with light duty old time equipment. The #711 & #712 works with Kadee's® full size HO-Scale Couplers. With this smaller coupler, gathering will not be as great nor can they bear the same loads as Kadee's® HO Couplers. They should easily handle loads common to the pre-1900 era. Two pair per package

Kadee No 711 HOn3 (3/4 SIZE) Coupler Kit $5.15

Couplers - O

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0805 Kadee No 805 Couplers O scale Metal 2 pair

This coupler features metal couplerand draft gear box and lid. Side, centerand end holes for mounting. One pair per package

Kadee No 805 Couplers O scale Metal 2 pair $5.50
11-0804 Kadee No 804 O Scale Coupler Plastic. 2 pair.

This coupler features plastic coupler,draft gear box and lid. Side, centerand end holes for mounting. #800 is Red Oxide#801 is Dark Brown#804 is Black One pair per package

Kadee No 804 O Scale Coupler Plastic. 2 pair. $5.50
11-0740 Kadee No740 New Generation O Scale Medium Centerset Shank (2pr)

New Generation AAR Type "E" Couplers, "Prototype" Head Medium Centerset Shank Metal Coupler with Plastic #817 Draft Gear Box • 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...

Kadee No740 New Generation O Scale Medium Centerset Shank (2pr) $11.20
11-0742 Kadee No742 New Generation O Scale Medium Overset Shank (2pr)

New GenerationAAR Type "E" Couplers,"Prototype" HeadMedium Overset Shank Metal Coupler with Plastic #817 Draft Gear Box• 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...

Kadee No742 New Generation O Scale Medium Overset Shank (2pr) $11.20
11-0746 Kadee No746 New Generation O Scale Long Centerset Shank (2pr)

New GenerationAAR Type "E" Couplers,"Prototype" HeadMedium Overset Shank Metal Coupler with Plastic #817 Draft Gear Box• 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...

Kadee No746 New Generation O Scale Long Centerset Shank (2pr) $11.20
11-0747 Kadee No747 New Generation O Scale Medium Underset Shank (2pr)

New GenerationAAR Type "E" Couplers,"Prototype" HeadMedium Underset Shank Metal Coupler with Plastic #817 Draft Gear Box.• 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...

Kadee No747 New Generation O Scale Medium Underset Shank (2pr) $11.20
11-0800 Kadee No 800 O Scale PlasticCouplers - Red Oxide (Light Brown) - 2 pair

This coupler features plastic coupler,draft gear box and lid. Side, centerand end holes for mounting. #800 is Red Oxide#801 is Dark Brown#804 is Black One pair per package

Kadee No 800 O Scale PlasticCouplers - Red Oxide (Light Brown) - 2 pair $5.50

Couplers - On3

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0803 Kadee No 803 On3 Scale Couplers 2 pair

This coupler features plastic coupler,draft gear box and lid. Side, centerand end holes for mounting. #803 is Black#807 is Brown Two pair per package

Kadee No 803 On3 Scale Couplers 2 pair $5.50

Screws

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0256 Kadee N0 256 Round Acetal Screws Kadee N0 256 Round Acetal Screws $3.10
11-0401 Kadee No 401 Metal Roundhead Screws 3/16 Kadee No 401 Metal Roundhead Screws 3/16 $10.00
11-0400 Kadee No 400 Metal Roundhead Screws 0-48 x 1/8inches (24) Kadee No 400 Metal Roundhead Screws 0-48 x 1/8inches (24) $10.00
11-1706 Kadee No 1706 Stainless Steel Round Head Screws 2-56 x 1/4 (12) No Image Available $7.25

Taps

Code Description Image Price A$
11-1059 Kadee No 1059 Tap 00-90 Drills #62 & #56 No Image Available $11.15

Uncouplers

Code Description Image Price A$
11-0312 Kadee No 312 Non Delayed Uncoupler

Permanent magnetbetween-the-railsnon-delayedUncoupler. Place this handy non-delayed Uncoupler anywhere on a straight track segment between-the-rails. One pair with instructions. Track not included

Kadee No 312 Non Delayed Uncoupler $8.25
11-0321 Kadee No 321 Delayed "between-the-rails" Uncoupler for Code 100 Track.

Code 100Permanent Magnet"between-the-rails"Delayed Uncoupler.Place this handy "delayed-action" Uncoupler anywhere on a straight track segment between-the-rails. One pair with instructions. Track not included

Kadee No 321 Delayed $8.25
11-0308 Kadee No 308 Under Track Uncoupler HOn3, HO, O Scale.

Under the track "hidden" installation. A permanent magnet and steel intensifier plate are included along with instructions. Suitable for a variety of scales from HOn3 to O-Scale. Track not included O-SCALE:Because of the thicker ties and higher rail in O-scale, it will be necessary to use 2 or 3 magnets stacked together and one steel intensifier plate on the bottom of the stack (fig. 6). On some track you may need to trim the bottom of the ties to fit the magnet(s) closer to the rails.

Kadee No 308 Under Track Uncoupler HOn3, HO, O Scale. $7.50
11-0322 Kadee No 322 Delayed "between-the-rails" Uncoupler for Code 80 Track.

Code 80 Permanent Magnet "between-the-rails" Delayed Uncoupler. Place this handy "delayed-action" Uncoupler anywhere on a straight track segment between-the-rails. One pair with instructions. Track not included

Kadee No 322  Delayed $11.50
11-0309 HO-Scale Electric Under-The-Track Uncoupler Kit HO-Scale Electric Under-The-Track Uncoupler Kit $30.00