{"product_id":"kadee-h-o-scale-126-magne-matic-whisker-coupler","title":"Kadee H.O. Scale 126 Magne-Matic “Whisker” Coupler SBE Bottom Shelf Whisker® Metal Couplers with Gearboxes - Long (25\/64\") Centerset Shank","description":"\u003ch3\u003e#126 SBE Bottom Shelf Whisker® Metal Couplers - Long Centerset Shank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next evolution of model train couplers starts and ends with the Kadee® Whisker® series of couplers. When we set out to improve upon the venerable No.5® we knew it had to be just as game-changing as the original. With that in mind, we designed the Whisker® couplers with an even longer-lasting and more reliable design. We took everything you loved about the No.5® and improved upon it. No more fumbling with centering springs. No more multi-piece assemblies. The Whisker® series of couplers is a true drop-in coupler. Use Kadee® Whisker® couplers in your next model and enjoy the most reliable and smooth coupling experience you've ever had. It is always made in the USA with legendary Made In America quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kadee® “SBE” bottom shelf couplers have a functioning bottom shelf designed not to allow the opposing knuckle to slide down on those dips, bumps, or transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1970s, the Type “E” coupler with a bottom shelf was developed as the Type “SBE” coupler and eventually became mandatory for all new and rebuilt cars as a minimum requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype bottom shelf was designed to keep a broken knuckle from falling to the roadbed and presenting a derailment hazard. The shelf also prevents vertical coupler uncoupling during derailment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrototipicly Long “SBE” bottom shelf couplers are found on modern cars over 54-foot linth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #126 coupler can be mounted in the supplied #242 Gearboxes or directly into most manufacturer's molded-on gearboxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"custom-li-disc\"\u003e(2) Pair #126 SBE Bottom Shelf Whisker® Metal Couplers - Long Centerset Shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"custom-li-disc\"\u003e(2) Pair #242 Snap-Together Gearboxes \u0026amp; Lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"custom-li-disc\"\u003e(2) Spare #625 Knuckle Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47864218976474,"sku":"126 K","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/0249\/2634\/files\/IMG-3617.jpg?v=1778725848","url":"https:\/\/aandstrains.com\/products\/kadee-h-o-scale-126-magne-matic-whisker-coupler","provider":"A\u0026S Trains","version":"1.0","type":"link"}