Where to find couplers for Atlas O F3 units

Did you try the atlas web site. They have a decent partsvinventory  

I can't seem to find them on their website.  I sent Atlas an email a few days ago.  Awaiting a response. 

Are you talking about the rear ones?

Yep, the rear ones. 

You may need to give Atlas O a call.  I have F3's from the first run and all for of the couplers on my ABA consist broke (or disintegrated).  When I spoke with Atlas about 3 years ago, they were our of stock and would not get more until another run of F3's was made.  They did a run about two years ago and I was able to get replacements but when they arrived, they would not work.  The mounting screw had been changed so mine had to be sent back and rethreaded.

When you talk with them, make sure they are aware which run your F3's came from.

Actually looked into replacing the couplers between engines with Kadee's but was surprised by the amount of work involved.

Good luck,

Don

I had the same problem, went through Atlas and got nowhere, have 3D printer and decided to make these dummy couplers.

Don't know if you have the same style as mine but this is what I did

Designed the coupling and mounting bracket as 3 pieces, the coupler is split and has hole for 1/8" pins to align and glue, the bracket has been designed to be stronger than original.

I printed these with PETG filament for strength. There is no provision for springs but will work without them.

I have STL files I could send you if you have a way to get them printed.

I'm only using one original screw to mount the bracket to the engine. 

The strength was tested using a very long consist and had no failures yet.

Sidehack...you are da man! 

Sidehack is more than da man... he's the future!!

Thank you all for the responses!  No luck with Atlas. 

sidehack posted:

I had the same problem, went through Atlas and got nowhere, have 3D printer and decided to make these dummy couplers.

Don't know if you have the same style as mine but this is what I did

Designed the coupling and mounting bracket as 3 pieces, the coupler is split and has hole for 1/8" pins to align and glue, the bracket has been designed to be stronger than original.

I printed these with PETG filament for strength. There is no provision for springs but will work without them.

I have STL files I could send you if you have a way to get them printed.

I'm only using one original screw to mount the bracket to the engine. 

The strength was tested using a very long consist and had no failures yet.

Great job on the printed couplers.  Can I buy some from you?  If so, how much would you charge?  Thanks.  

britton89@bellsouth.net