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Closing the Gap: Modifying Coupler Mounts

1:64 Modeling Guide 2009 Fall pg. 12     Scale: S     Category: "Locomotives - Diesel"

The author shows how to modify the mounting plate for an FP-7 to allow for closing coupling. Also shown are how to make similar adjustments to passenger cars. Automatic uncoupling is still possible after the adjustments.