New Tomix power couplers

[katoftw]

Has anyone brought a new Tomix Shinkansen recently?  My 800-2000 had a new power coupler.  It is more of a clip in latch system than the old hook in hole system.

 

The hook in hole system was a near impossible mission to couple up the cars.  But this newer system is a breeze.

 

It'll post up some photos of new and old soon.

Edited April 14, 2017 by katoftw

[Suica]

I think you mean these?

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10387952

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10387953

Edited April 14, 2017 by Suica

[katoftw]

They are the ones.

[Yavianice]

My H5 and E6 Shinkansen both have this type of coupler. I personally find it a bit hard to connect the cars without lifting it and holding a finger to the "hook" part while shoving in the "hole" part, or they will go to the side. I found the old hook and hole system easier as you just make sure the hook is above the hole. Or am I doing it wrong?

Edited April 14, 2017 by Yavianice

[kvp]

Same problem here with a series 0. The two pieces have to be absolutely aligned in line to connect without just moving away to the side.

[katoftw]

My H5 and E6 Shinkansen both have this type of coupler. I personally find it a bit hard to connect the cars without lifting it and holding a finger to the "hook" part while shoving in the "hole" part, or they will go to the side. I found the old hook and hole system easier as you just make sure the hook is above the hole. Or am I doing it wrong?

No I have the same issue.  Which is why the new coupler is better.  You don't need to aim using a fingernail.  And the don't push to the side on you.

 

I'll be converting all my other Shinkansens if the part is available to buy separately.  I haven't investigated.

Edited April 14, 2017 by katoftw

[katoftw]

 

Some pics of the old and new...  Tomix 800-1000 vs Tomix 800-2000.  They 800-1000 is about 18 months old.  The 800-2000 arrived a week ago.

Edited April 14, 2017 by katoftw

[katoftw]

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/tomix/products/n/JC6305.html

 

400 yen for them separate.

 

 

Video of a non power coupler E4 Max being converted to this new version of power coupler.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAJzAyi9u4M

 

JC6304 is a short version, JC6306 is a black version.

Edited July 15, 2017 by katoftw