Alanburford9101 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Hi I recently purchased a tank loco R3128 and found to my amazement there where no couplings on it. And I can find the part nos. in the service sheet. Does anyone know where I can find the numbers and how are they fitted? Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 A quick internet search suggests R3128 has NEM coupling pockets? So I guess you just need Hornby NEM couplings? Best if someone comes along and confirms this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 (edited) If all you need are the coupling heads (hook back to 'fishtail' clips) as on the front pony truck which appears to include a pocket, the pack is R8219. If your loco also needs a pocket on the rear pony truck (in to which the 'fishtails' locate and itself fixes to the mounting block on the loco by means of the triangular moulding at one end - not visible on the Service Sheet), the pack is X9289. Each pack contains 10 items. Hornby's price for R8219 is bordering on the extortionate at £11.99 so it might be worth going for pack X9289 at Lendons @ £2.99 - but note they also have just the heads listed as X9289 but priced at £1.99. Late thought: there is a coupling head supplied in the "Assembly Bag" that comes with the loco when new but may not have been fitted, including non-factory-fitted detailing such as brake rodding, vacuum pipes, steps, etc. If you then need just one more head or coupling, have a look at the range of Assembly Packs on the New Modellers Shop site (that for the 72xx is not available) which may give you a few more general detailing items at the same time. Edited April 26 by Going Spare Additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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