KATO EMU COUPLER

[katoftw]

See pics:-

 

 

Common coupler assembly accross the Kato EMU model range.

 

The coupler piece on the left has the lower locking mech broken off.  Can you buy only these pieces.  I know you can buy the whole coupler assembly as one unit.

 

I'm guessing as the grey coupler piece, spring and black piece are all universal accross many Kato models, I can just buy a coupler in the same grey from another model if I cannot locate the specific on for my model?

 

This was from a Serie 321 Kyoto/Kobe train.  I was gonna pull one off a 813 Fukuhokuyutaka Line but they are dark grey like E231/233 EMUs.

[E6系]

Part numbers should be listed on the pamphlet that came with the model.  If you can find it, please post the model code: 92xxx and I will try to help.

[katoftw]

Part numbers should be listed on the pamphlet that came with the model.  If you can find it, please post the model code: 92xxx and I will try to help.

Oops I forgot to mention that in the original post.  The instruction manual does not have a parts table in the back like other manuals.  So no way of finding the extact part number for the correct coupler.  Only manual I have come accross without the parts table.  It was the first thing I went looking for.

 

The coupler in question is from a 10-1121 set and is off the motor car.  The motor car ones are different from the 6 other cars versions.

Edited December 6, 2014 by katoftw

[E6系]

Hello,

 

So sorry, I don't have 10-1121, so I cannot help with that.  Kato website does not list part number for this train.

[cteno4]

In this case kato I would see if any of your other trains have a coupler that works and then see if that has the part number. May have the gray/black issue though. Check with Nariichi san, maybe he can inquire on his next kato office visit.

 

Jeff

[katoftw]

In this case kato I would see if any of your other trains have a coupler that works and then see if that has the part number.

That was plan B as per original post.  There are plenty available.

[katoftw]

Got a coupler pack from a Kuro383, whatever that is.  didn't care as it had the light grey couplers.  Guessing from a 383 series trainset.  Took out the part I wanted and switched it into the 321 coupler unit.  Done.

 

 

Give me some spare springs and couplers if I ever bust something again.  Not bad for 360 yen.

Edited February 23, 2015 by katoftw