I would like to assemble one or two prewar sets. I have thus far the 224E and 226E with the matching tenders. I think I am seeing two different types of pre war coupler - one I think is called a "box" coupler and I'm not sure what the other is called. At least it appears different and maybe earlier. I'm not sure if its compatible with the box coupler or even when it was used.
I think there is an adapter of some kind to go from box coupler to knuckle.
Thanks! AL
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I don't know if there's an adapter for that. What I can suggest is some people make a transition car where you have one of each coupler on either side.
Yes there is adapter for what you want to do. I got mine years ago.
The adapter does not work well,best to make a transition car.....joe
The two primary ɹɐʍǝɹd couplers are the earlier latch couplers (left) and the later box couplers (right)...
Followed by Norma Bates Kitteh, who isn't equipped with couplers but insisted on photobombing my layout, as is her wont. 
The latch and box couplers will couple together without any difficulties, apart from the giant kitteh blocking the tracks...
Hope this helps!
Mitch
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:The two primary postwar couplers are the earlier latch couplers (left) and the later box couplers (right)..
Mistakes happen.
ADCX Rob posted:M. Mitchell Marmel posted:The two primary postwar couplers are the earlier latch couplers (left) and the later box couplers (right)..
Mistakes happen.
(: ˙ɹɐɔ uǝʌɐH ʍǝN ǝɥʇ pᴉp I ǝʞᴉl ʇsnſ ˙xᴉɟ ǝW
Mitch
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:(: ˙ɹɐɔ uǝʌɐH ʍǝN ǝɥʇ pᴉp I ǝʞᴉl ʇsnſ ˙xᴉɟ ǝW
It's not often I have the exact same two word response for two very different threads in the same day.
(innocent look) 
M. Mitchell Marmel posted:The two primary ɹɐʍǝɹd couplers are the earlier latch couplers (left) and the later box couplers (right)...
Followed by Norma Bates Kitteh, who isn't equipped with couplers but insisted on photobombing my layout, as is her wont.
The latch and box couplers will couple together without any difficulties, apart from the giant kitteh blocking the tracks...
Hope this helps!
Mitch
Yes indeed it does! AT least I know the 2 prewar coupler types are compatible. I LOVE the kitty! A friend and I were testing out a vintage Singer Sewing Machine and his kitty was right there making sure we did things correctly! LOL!
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