Description: AHM / Rivarossi / IHC CLOSE COUPLING Adapter [ HO ]This is a repair part for a broken coupler boss (on the above trucks)The Boss1 may also be used as Close-coupling Adapter for AHM, Rivarossi, IHC Passenger Car TrucksMiscellaneous Railroad Company Boss1The Passenger cars couple much closer together and can still navigate turns and crossoversThe illustrated cars are on a 24 inch radius curve.The test layout has #6 crossovers.McHenry MCH-52 was used on the modified passenger car trucks.The Coupler-Boss1 installed shortens the coupler length ≈ 2.85mm Overall reduction of 2 modified cars is 5.7mm.Installation is fairly straight-forward.After removing the trucks, remove the wheels, and then break-off the coupler bossTrim the remaining void with a hobby knife to make the hole rectangular.Glue the Boss1 into the void with a cyanoacrylate based adhesive.On our test cars, the brake shoes were bent out a tad and reinstalled 33 inch metal wheels (4-wheel trucks)This raises the car 0.023 inches ( 1/64th inch = 0.0156 inches ) The test IHC 85ft heavyweight car has 36 inch wheels reinstalled into the trucksThe Boss1 was originally invented to repair the IHC 3-axle truck as reflected in the label. Time to “ROCK and ROLL”! . . . Mostly Roll! I attempt to provide the most accurate description possible. My intention is to prevent any surprises. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts - Not for children under 14 years of age. Your purchase will come packed for damage-free inter-planetary shipment If you have any questions, PLEASE ask. Thank you for looking! Please leave a 5-Star review. If you purchase more than one item from me, I will combine shipping anywhere I safely can, and refund the difference in shipping cost to you.
Price: 4.95 USD
Location: Marietta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-11-05T02:55:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Custom Bundle: Yes
MPN: Coupler Boss1, Boss1
Year Manufactured: 2023
Item Length: Tiny
Gauge: HO
Vintage: No
Rail System: Two-Rail System
Item Height: 4.3mm
Features: Reduces coupler length by 2.85mm, Close coupling
Unit Quantity: 4 each
Item Width: Also Tiny
Assembly Status: Replacement Part
Bundle Description: Package of 4
Color: Gray
Replica of: Replacement Coupler boss
Material: Plastic
Scale: 1:87
Grade: C-10 Mint-Brand New
Control System: N/A
Age Level: 17 Years & Up
Franchise: None
California Prop 65 Warning: This product may contain substances that are known in the State of California to cause reproductive harm, birth defects, cancer, or other grave illnesses.
Brand: MISCELLANEOUS Railroad Company ©
Type: Pass Car Coupler Boss Repair
Corporate Roadname: None
Theme: Transportation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: It doen't register on my scale