Gary-359000 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Anybody know where I can get spare couplers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Try Hornby spare parts. EBay and you can buy them from Kuehn (O/E supplier to Hornby) or Tillig, if you search for the couplers thread there is useful information and comparisons between versions of the same style coupling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary-359000 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Thanks.Ive tried Hornby spare parts but out of stock.TT120 couplers aren’t unique then..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Mods, add “Availability” to the title please. That will distinguish this from the other similarly titled threads covering different coupler types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Latest TT:120 couplings are standardised, they generally follow the new Tillig close coupling standard and different versions of this standard all ‘should’ work together. Latest models (all Hornby) use a standardised NEM pocket so swapping between couplings is very straightforward. The most common issue is when height varies beyond the standard or kinematic system doesn’t centre correctly. So far Hornby seem to have this element absolutely nailed, better some of the established Continental brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritInVanCA Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Latest TT:120 couplings are standardised, they generally follow the new Tillig close coupling standard and different versions of this standard all ‘should’ work together. Latest models (all Hornby) use a standardised NEM pocket so swapping between couplings is very straightforward. The most common issue is when height varies beyond the standard or kinematic system doesn’t centre correctly. So far Hornby seem to have this element absolutely nailed, better some of the established Continental brands I really like how they look running but I haven’t found the coupling operation foolproof (hold the obvious jokes). Don’t always centre properly so having the height correct doesn’t help. I recognize these pieces are delicate but it does mean I’m looking at replacement with a magnetic solution even if it does require a “hand of higher power” uncoupling solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 BR, if the Hornby couplings are not centring very well, just try adjusting the retaining plate, all Hornby rolling stock has this screwed to the chassis of coach/wagon. The parts seem very well made, I haven’t found any excess flash so far, but ensuring the retainer is not too tight does seem to help without affecting the coupling shank height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritInVanCA Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Thanks Rallymatt. I’ll try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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