PeterA posted:I am thinking of converting my new Lionel 20" passenger cars to Kaydees. But looking at the recommended Kaydee #747 coupler, I see that design is for the head above the shank. Before ordering them, I was wondering if anybody there has used this model and if so how well they are working for you. And do you have a better suggestion if not this model?
You might want to go to the Kadee website and view all their couplers in the 740 series. Not sure why one would select that 747 with the off-set coupler head, unless you had an issue with mounting a coupler at the proper height, according to the Kadee Coupler Height Gauge. Personally, I always preferred the Kadee #805 coupler for those applications where the coupler is not all that visible, as on passenger cars.
Also, for what it's worth, you had better have nice big curves if you are planning to install Kadee couplers on 20"/21" long passenger cars, i.e. larger than 072!
