https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers Model railroads and model trains Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:21:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers.html#comment-65442 Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:21:52 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6782#comment-65442 Being Athearn they are #5 pockets. The #148 whisker (medium length, center set) coupler should be an EXACT swap out as mentioned – just use a blast of Greasem or LaBelle graphite lube in the pocket as the old brass harp spring did provide some slip.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers.html#comment-65261 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 22:08:39 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6782#comment-65261 I ent to 48s from 5s because the 48s are easier to install. I don’t think one functions any better than the other.$.02 ?

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers.html#comment-65234 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:44:49 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6782#comment-65234 I e found that the whiskers work well, even if coupling with the #5 couplers

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2023/12/kadee-148-whisker-verses-number-5-couplers.html#comment-65233 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 03:39:03 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6782#comment-65233 Neville
Go to kadee.com and you will find the recommended conversion for most if not all locomotives.

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