Hi Guys,

I have one of the Atlas six wheeled Plymouth switchers, fitted with Lionel style knuckle couplers, but one has sheared off. I cannot see how to remove the coupler from the socket, but it must be easy, as these switchers often seem to have Kadee couplers, so changing them must be possible. Is there a way to remove the coupler, without damage?

Thanks!

Graeme

From memory I think you remove the chassis base plate and the coupling mounting slides out.

If you want a replacement coupling I may have one

Colin

Doh! Yes, thanks Colin. I was looking for a separate fastening which does not exist. Presumably this means that the whole thing needs replacing - both mounting and coupler?

Graeme - an Englishman in Scotland :-)

Forget that last daft question. Just worked out how to open the coupler mount. Not having a good day, today.

You might want to carefully check all of those axle and intermediate gears for cracks. I just acquired one from ebay and had to replace three of the gears. The unit runs very smoothly now! NWSL makes gears for this and the old F-9 which is still a good value if in good shape!

Thanks Tom. I have sent a message to NWSL, to see whether they will ship to UK.

You are quite correct - one of my gears is damaged. The gear slips on the axle, and jams the whole mechanism.