RSJB18 posted:These cars have oddball couplers for sure. I have some 2" thumbtack couplers but they are a little short. If I can find the really long ones from some passenger cars they should work. They don't even have springs to keep them centered.
Don't know why Lionel is so infatuated with dummy couplers.
Thanks for the assistance guys😁
Bob;
While putting the cars I photograph back in their boxes, I found something interesting... there was a small envelope in the observation car box with a spare coupler and screw - I assume that is in case you want to add one to the back of the car. If you want it, shoot me an address and I'll send it on during the week.