HO "Scale" All Metal Self-Centering WHISKER® Coupler - Short
(1/4") Centerset Shank 2 Pair
#153

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.