Replace ScaleTrains couplers for better operations

📌 How to change ScaleTrains Body Mounted Couplers for better operations📌
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0:16 - ScaleTrains Couplers
0:45 - Disassembly of ScaleTrains Couplers
1:08 - Micro Trains Line 1015/1016 Body Mount Couplers
1:39 - How to prepare the MTL Couplers for installation
4:09 - How to install Micro Trains couplers into a ScaleTrains car
5:59 - 5 prong Claw Grabber, Kadee 239 Mark V Gripper
6:41 - Coupler height check with the MT-1055 coupler height gauge
7:01 - Operating and testing of the Micro Trains Line Couplers
fixing scaletrains couplers
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[@IMRROcom]

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[@IMRROcom]

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[@CajonSub]

IMRROcom got it, thanks! 👍

[@g.w.7893]

The heartfelt piano music was a nice touch;)

[@IMRROcom]

mood music

[@paulturenne434]

Yah man, too bad those things are so crappy.I too need to change out all my ScaleTrains couplers myself but have yet to start, so this video will be very very helpful.THEN ,I need to change out a few more KATO couplers...sheesh. Great and helpful video Eric....THANKS !!!

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks for the comment and have fun!

[@colinmansell3524]

Thank you Eric. I found the video I was looking for. I have many different brands and now I am able to standardize. Thats the problem being in the bush with no one close to get the information required.

[@IMRROcom]

being in the bush? Do tell, I need to google map the location!

[@jeffmorgan1229]

AWESOME, love the video. I've changed a lot of couplers many years ago on my N scale trains. But the older I get they seem to get smaller and smaller. You make it look easy, Great job.

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks, It is hard for me as Tech at this point, It must be real hard for older people with less than perfect eyes and some hand shakes etc.

[@skipduld3630]

@@IMRROcom U GOT THAT RIGHT , SO I USE A HEAD GEAR WHERE THE LENS FOLDS DOWN AND THEN I CAN TURN ON THE LIGHT WORKS GREAT.

[@tommurphy4307]

as a 64-year-old motorman with an N scale club- i can relate- i let my buds do their own couplers.

[@MeigsCountyRR]

You've got great eyes to be able to see that tiny detail. I'm currently on HO and can just imagine I'll be working on O in 10 years or so! But I love the tip about the screwdriver and the glue. That's genius. Thanks! - Greg in TN

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks for watching

[@N-Scale]

Love the video, very well done. I solve this problem by not buying Scale Trains stuff. Just me though. Mike

[@IMRROcom]

solid plan, thanks. I was gifted the 2 cars. but now I know. I will always check.

[@N-Scale]

@@IMRROcom I just have issues with them . Thanks for what you do Eric. Mike

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

@@N-Scale I think many dealers do and I understand why.

[@N-Scale]

@@RonsTrainsNThings Yes, I think you know why. Thanks , Mike

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

Those are such fun,I find putting in trip pin before removing from sprue is easier

[@IMRROcom]

I have no issues either way but to clean and file the pin off it is nice to have less stuff in the way so it lay flat.

[@tommurphy4307]

makes sense

[@ModelRR3102]

As a HO modeler, I'm not a fan of ST couplers. My biggest issue with their couplers in the past were couplers sticking open. I replace everything with Kadee 158s. 119s for tank cars and 156s on locomotives with snowplow.

[@IMRROcom]

It mostly is the size issue in N scale and Scale trains does not make it easy to swap.

[@grandparails8858]

Thank you for video for a possible future N scaler. Grandpa Rails

[@IMRROcom]

Fix your car 1st :)

[@stevetee5076]

Many good tips. That spring holder works great. How about some locomotive repair vids?

[@IMRROcom]

I have some repairs waiting to be done.

[@Thomas1980]

Nice Video!

[@IMRROcom]

Thank you

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Thats is a cool tool for the coupler spring. Hey, I've seen that grabber before, so it is a useful tool!!! I really did enjoy this video! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to make it!

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks JOE!!!! Back at You!

[@dacuzzz]

great how to Eric...just converted a bunch of my rolling stock & motive power over to MT truck/coupler & metal wheels...thx for sharing.. vinny

[@IMRROcom]

MTL couplers are the best for operations, Thanks and hows it going?

[@ralphgreenwood5857]

Wow-those ST's look quite oversized as well!! Better You than me to deal with "The Spring From Hell" -Great Vid!! Thanks Eric!!

[@IMRROcom]

Yes they are rather large.

[@arthurhouston3]

The same thing applies to the couplers Scale Trains puts on HO cars. Had to replace them all. And at $40 plus a car never buy any more.

[@IMRROcom]

Exactly the are only a few dollars, why instal stuff that does not work?

[@SootheMilwaukeeRoad]

ScaleTrains n-scale couplers...GARBAGE! 😆 Too funny! As you know, I’m not an N-scale modeler, but ya NAILED it on the couplers. Great video!

[@IMRROcom]

And yes, that was just being nice on my part...

[@n-scaleunionpacificevansto6569]

I hear you, Eric.You have provided a bunch of good tips. I have the same issue with couplers on my Kato locomotives. I love the locomotives themselves, but the couplers on them are crap. They definitely don't play well with the Micro-Trains couplers on my freight cars. So, I'm condemned to replace them with MT couplers. I just wish Kato would put MT couplers on its locomotives so that I wouldn't have to do it. ...Roy

[@IMRROcom]

But, KATO are almost plug and play. And KATO was doing thier couplers before MTL become popular.

[@mrjsanchez1]

I've been using MTR couplers since the mid 80's. Kato was still using rapido couplers and producing product for Con-cor back then. The MTR Kadee couplers came out in the early 70's. I've been a fan of N scale since the late 60's. Kato should work out a deal with Micro-trains for their loco couplers. I always wind up replacing the Kato couplers, they are unreliable. By the way great job on the video, I think Scale-trains did come out with a new coupler that I hear works great.

[@Tech-Adept6106]

Kinda late to the party however Imo I'm not a fan of mt couplers, not that they don't work I'm just not a fan of scissor type couplers.I do prefer the Mc Henry style coupler despite the size and I do understand some people don't like the spring on the side as it breaks there immersion... I fix the non coupling issue by fine tuning the spring on the knuckle by cutting it down and lubing the moving elements with fine graphite powder, they couple fine after and even work with my uncoupling magnets as I don't like skewers or picks for uncoupling... Just my opinion tho...

[@jimtedesco]

I had the same issue with scaletrains ho engines and railcars. changed out with Kadee #118 couplers. Problem solved.

[@IMRROcom]

For that kind of money what would it hur to put on good couplers?

[@ibiubuok]

That was a very helpful video. Thanks for posting.

[@IMRROcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AbelG8781]

I just wish MTL would release something similar in design like the Athearn McHenry couplers, they perform very well but they dont like to interact with MTL couplers at all. I'd replace so many non-MTL couplers if they did release the 1015 with those outer centering whiskers.

[@IMRROcom]

So you want micro trains to down grade to garbage... Why?

[@AbelG8781]

@@IMRROcom nooooo, in terms of a drop in replacement for Athearn or Atlas who dont have the same design as MTL's coupler box, heck no, McHenry couplers suck for sure but they have that whisker that centers them nicely, the 1015 is a great coupler as is I just want a drop in for freight cars who dont come equipped with them.

[@rebel6910]

great how to thanks for sharing

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks for watching William

[@angelmoratroncoso9431]

Hello, great video... I have problems with those buds, but in my case they are the ones that the scale trains and BLI locomotives come with, in N scale. Every time they enter an area of ​​curves with a radius of 30 cm, the car that comes connected to them, it derails (The capacity of the horizontal angle of movement of the knuckle arm is limited, which generates this problem. I don't know if this has happened to you and if so, how you solved it. I have no problems with the Kato locomotives, Tomix, Atlas and in general with no other... Are these locomotives....What do you suggest I do?

[@dwightatnorthernstar1820]

Hello Eric, how about Bachman couplers? Easy replacements?

[@IMRROcom]

I would replace them if not MTL, I do not recall at the moment if I have any.

[@skipduld3630]

WOULD U PLEASE GIVE A LIST OF TOOLS U JUST USED. TKS

[@IMRROcom]

I will need to go back and review the video and see what links are included in the description box.

[@espeemike3698]

Hi Eric, It's too bad Scale Trains did not collaborate with M/T and use their couplers! Mike

[@IMRROcom]

Just spend the $2.00 and install them at the factory would not of been that hard.

[@mach37]

Fantastic camera work! Do you do this for a living? You should subtitle this "Wrestling With Fleas" which I recently felt I was doing in a similar operation. I converted one rapido-couplered car and am in the middle of a long break before tackling the next six. With this video I am ready to jump back into it. Thanks again!

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks, No. I worked Micro-Miniature Repair in the Military and then 21 years as a Sr. Repair Tech at intel

[@tommurphy4307]

orange you glad you don't have 200 pieces of equipment to convert??

[@dannydanbo58]

you seem to know a lot about couplers so, I have a question. I'm in the process of gathering components for my small layout. I bought some Kato starter sets to get track and trains that I wanted. Now, all I need is a couple of boxcars to complete my "wish list". As almost all my trains are Kato I am finding it impossible to locate any boxcars to purchase. With your knowledge of couplers, is there another brand that will couple with Kato couplers? Thanks.

[@IMRROcom]

Kato couplers are normally all just replaced with Micro Trains Couplers. The problem with Kato cars is harder to replace the couplers on them most other cars. Like Atlas etc. It is all so a good ide to replace the couplers on you kato engines with Micro trains. You will find that Kata couplers have a bad habit of derailing the car behind the engine when you are pushing a string of car. If you have a full wet of car like passenger cars that are kato and pull only I just leave them as they work fine for that usage in passger equipment that is normally just pulled.

[@rdanscale3416]

Hey Eric how about a tiny piece of foam placed on the sides of the coupler box just enough thickness to actuate & center the coupler think that might work or if one was to ask could Microtrains build a similar coupler to replace the scale Train coupler.. Just wanted to Ask Sir Allen D

[@jolliemark6294]

Good show Eric, just a hint, add a little graphic to the pocket and they will work better....thanks for sharing....Jack

[@IMRROcom]

I do that but the tube sites at a different location so did not get it, But yes graphite had been added.

[@tommurphy4307]

i would use something that is di-electric cuz that stuff is inevitably going to get on the rails. labelle.

[@amtrakisveryepic]

Am I the only one who doesn't go through any trouble with my Kato couplers? I see everyone calling them crap yet I have had no problem with them what so ever lol

[@IMRROcom]

If you are not running full operations Kato couplers are adequate, but do not compare to Micro trains Couplers during operations

[@scottbeaver6641]

I need a high quality long shank coupler for my rivet counter gevo. What should I get??

[@IMRROcom]

I would look it up on Micro Trains web site and see what the recommend for your situation.

[@CajonSub]

Hi Eric, thanks for the video tutorial. Haven’t picked up any Scale Trains rolling stock yet but good to know ahead of time. What’s the tool you use for uncoupling? Thanks - Steve

[@IMRROcom]

This playlist should on model railroad uncoupling tools shoul help you out on your question kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZXNaKypbbZ-abs

[@davebnsfnscale4433]

Update: new scale trains are very good,no need to replace couplers

[@IMRROcom]

I'm a wait and see, but Scale Trains is not on my want or buy list at this time.

[@JamesWillmus]

To be honest, N scale modelers should replace ALL couplers that deviate from their personal standard. Even in HO scale having a mix of couplers makes a mess of operations. Pick one type that works for you and replace every coupler in your fleet (wallet permitting, of course).

[@IMRROcom]

When I get fully to that point, I will slowly change stuff over

[@tommurphy4307]

rules to run trains by....

[@3006USMC]

Scale trains couplers in HO scale are awesome.! I don’t N scale so I can’t say.

[@IMRROcom]

Seems most people think the HO versh are garbage too, What do you like about the HO versions. Do you do switching operations with them etc.?

[@xChevyBuilder920]

IMRROcom I own some scaletrains equipment, including a locomotive, and I can say in HO atleast scaletrains HO couplers work very well for me, I had a ST tier 4 and a ST hopper car, and they pulled a 29 car crude oil train with no issues on a club layout. Couplers work fine in my opinion, but I can’t say much about switching in my opinion since I don’t have room to do much of it.

[@tommurphy4307]

horn hooks are pretty darn good knuckles for what they cost- same with rapidos but they aren't as reliable.

[@frankmoralesiii6908]

Dang. Don’t they have those couplers already put together

[@IMRROcom]

Yes, but it is cheaper if you build them yourself.

[@tommurphy4307]

MT can accommodate you- just add some silver & gold

[@LeslieGilpinRailways]

I was going to get an n scale big blow but the couplers put me off. Why pay so much only to spend more to make the locos -or cars- work. Kato's current couplings are almost as bad (at least their old ones could couple to Microtrains ones).

[@IMRROcom]

Leslie Gilpin I did not know KATO changed their couplers, But in KATO defence. Kato couplers do look realistic. I do think Kato came out with their couplers before or at the same time as the MTL couplers. During that time no standard was really set for N scale couplers.

[@ShawnBrandon888]

What's the pre assembled model number?

[@IMRROcom]

No idea at this time

[@DavidAmmerlaan]

I thought kadee was coupler of choice

[@IMRROcom]

Micro Train Lines are the best you can get.

[@RonsTrainsNThings]

Scaletrains couplers are the worst. Tha is for the tutorial on swapping them out.

[@IMRROcom]

Thanks, still not the best performing. The box was not designed for MTL couplers so still have some issues. but the do work now.

[@samsungh3137]

thats clearly a pain in the a$$ to install. it surely isnt as easy as unscrewing,dropping in a coupler and screwing back in.

[@IMRROcom]

True or just the MTL pin and Truck couple combo, that has worked for years.

[@johnrocco8993]

N Eng's ?

[@IMRROcom]

John rocco for scale trains engine’s? Will not buy them. If someone will send me one I will do a demo and how to. But I will not buy one at this time. To many problems that need to be fixed 1st.

[@richharris9489]

Thats why i dont buy scale trains . Micro trains intermountain atlas athern and exact rail fvm .

[@IMRROcom]

exactly a win for MTL

[@jasonmyers9026]

That did not look easy at all…

[@IMRROcom]

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