Premier Norfolk & Western J Steam Locomotive
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Figure 6: 3-Rail Proto-Coupler
Locomotive Coupler Options
Figure 5: Pre-drilled Kadee® Coupler mounting holes
All 2-rail locomotive models do
not come with a rear coupler since
many 2-rail enthusiasts may utilize
different coupler types on their 2-
rail locomotives and cars. Each
tender does have pre-drilled holes
for use when installing a Kadee®
scale coupler as seen in Figure 5.
Follow the individual coupler
installation instructions when
installing another manufacturer’s
coupler system.
Owners of 2-rail models who
intend to run this locomotive on a
3-rail layout may wish to purchase
a separately sold M.T.H. Proto-
Coupler (
M.T.H. Item Number DD-
0000033
) and bracket so that they
may enjoy remote uncoupling
action anywhere on a layout. The
Proto-Couplers are available
directly from the M.T.H. Parts
Department (phone: 410-381-
2580l; email: parts@mth-
railking.com; mail: 7020
Columbia Gateway Drive,
Columbia Maryland 21046-1532).
