PECO GR 105 Couplings listed

[Steve Lewis]

Not sure  if  this   has  been  flagged  previously,

Peco are now making  available  their  GR-105  couplings  ( as  fitted  to  the  slate  wagons)  these are  simple  hook &  peg  items,  which  could be  useful in  certain  circumstances  where  fixed  rakes  are  used,  obviously  sharp  curves  may prove to be  a  problem.

They simply  fit  in  the  NEM  coupling  socket on  the  rolling  stock  ( if  fitted!!)

Cost   around 

[38thfoot]

Have Peco updated their n gauge wagon kits to have the NEM pockets or does anyone else sell a similar kit?

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[Brian Mosby]

Have Peco updated their n gauge wagon kits to have the NEM pockets or does anyone else sell a similar kit?

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Peco sell on code GR-103

[David Harrington]

I know that this original query is specific to Peco GR 105.  But as a relative newcomer to 009 modelling i find that the apparent lack of standardization in 009 couplings is confusing (and potentially expensive!).  There's a lot of information out there, sometimes less than clear and even some of it contradictory.  It has made me wonder if anyone has brought all the advice and experience together and compiled a list of coupling types, together with their descriptions, availability, compatibilities, limitations, ease of assembly and suitability for hands-free shunting etc.
Surely I can't be the only one in the Society who frequently faces this "problem"?  Maybe (given the 009 News Editor's current plea for opinions on the need for a Society Handbook) this is a project the Society could adopt?  Should there be a "Society preferred" coupling?  I'd even be willing to lend a hand, despite my lack of knowledge and experience.

[MickT]

All good points David. I can't answer them, just air my own opinion which may hopefully at least spark some more responses from members who know more about such matters than me!

EDIT - I have made a comprehensive response here and just discovered that there is a more appropriate thread on "coupling systems" so I have moved my waffle over to that one.

Mick