Coupler conversion

[jmurphy148]

I was reading some messages that suggested using Micro-Trains couplers to convert from Rapido. I looked at the MT site and found that they have a number of different versions of their coupler. I have a couple of Life-Like cars and several Atlas cars with Rapido couplers that I want to convert. Any suggestions as to which version of MT coupler to use?

 

[baldwinjl]

These charts shoudl tell you:
Micro-Trains | The Ultimate in N and Z scale model trains

 

[60103]

Most cars will take the basic coupler screwed to the floor. Locos and some special cars will take the conversion kits that MT lists.
If you want to keep truck-mounted couplers, you can replace the whole unit with MT trucks or just replace the coupler as I think MT makes drop-in replacements.

 

[mcbane666]

which do people prefer, truck mounted or body

 

[umtrr-author]

Generally speaking, truck mounted couplers are more forgiving on the sharper curves that many of us have, while body mounted is much closer to the prototype; but it's really a matter of personal preference.