Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc.
Asheville, North Carolina USA
Creating 20th Century Models Using 21st Century Technology
Smoky Mountain Model Works, Inc. Asheville, NC 28805
Ph.: (828) 777-5619 (10-5 M-F) Email: jimking3@charter.net
S Scale Draft Gear & Couplers
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Designs are based on typical "paired C-channels" centersill construction dating from cars built in the 1920s but retained on rebuilt cars that ran until retired in the 1970s. These replace all earlier kits.
Kadee compatible box/cover combo fits 802/805-style couplers with SELF-CENTERING feature using Kadee's Phosphor Bronze coil spring. Kit includes (10) #0-48 x 3/8" screws and urethane castings of coupler box, cover plate, and "riveted" strap. Couplers & springs not included. (5) pairs of parts per package for $16.00.
64-DP-700-GY ... Grey-tinted castings
64-DP-701-BN ... Brown-tinted castings
64-DP-702-BK ... Black-tinted castings
64-DP-703-WH ... White-tinted castings (for covered hoppers & tank cars)
Inventive Models and Sergent EC64K compatible box/cover combo fits IM's investment cast brass coupler and Sergent EC64K diecast coupler. Kit includes (10) #0-48 x 3/8" screws, urethane castings of coupler box, cover plate, and "riveted" strap, plus (12) Kadee #637 coil springs to make this a SELF-CENTERING design. Couplers not included. (5) pairs of parts per package for $19.00.
64-DP-705-GY ... Grey-tinted castings
64-DP-706-BN ... Brown-tinted castings
64-DP-707-BK ... Black-tinted castings
64-DP-708-WH ... White-tinted castings (for covered hoppers & tank cars)
In the 1940s, the "paired C-channels" centersill construction was replaced with a single, formed "U" that remains the primary design on today's cars. This centersill style is shown in the two photos at right and described below.
Kadee compatible box/cover combo fits 802/805-style couplers with SELF-CENTERING feature using Kadee's Phosphor Bronze coil spring. Kit includes (10) #0-48 x 3/8" screws, stryene strip (to complete the U-shape), and urethane castings of coupler box, cover plate, and "riveted" strap. Couplers & springs not included. (5) pairs of parts per package for $16.00.
64-DP-710-GY ... Grey-tinted castings
64-DP-711-BN ... Brown-tinted castings
64-DP-712-BK ... Black-tinted castings
64-DP-713-WH ... White-tinted castings (for covered hoppers & tank cars)
Inventive Models and Sergent EC64K compatible box/cover combo fits IM's investment cast brass coupler and Sergent EC64K diecast coupler. Kit includes (10) #0-48 x 3/8" screws, styrene strip (to complete the U-shape), and urethane castings of coupler box, cover plate, and "riveted" strap, plus (12) Kadee #637 coil springs to make this a SELF-CENTERING design. Couplers not included. (5) pairs of parts per package for $19.00.
64-DP-715-GY ... Grey-tinted castings
64-DP-716-BN ... Brown-tinted castings
64-DP-717-BK ... Black-tinted castings
64-DP-718-WH ... White-tinted castings (for covered hoppers & tank cars)
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