HO Kadee #232 Draft Gear Boxes & Lids 10 Pair
Featuring:
- Accessory Type & Purpose: Rolling stock detail part; draft gear boxes with lids designed to securely hold and center Kadee couplers on locomotives, freight cars, and passenger cars.
- Scale & Layout Compatibility: HO scale (1:87), fits most standard HO model railroad rolling stock.
- Integration & Expansion: Replaces original or damaged draft gear pockets; works with Kadee #5, #148, #158, and similar HO scale coupler systems.
- Quantity: 10 complete pairs = 10 boxes + 10 matching lids.
Model Dimensions (Approximate):
- Scale: HO
- Size: 12.7 mm long × 6.3 mm wide × 4.3 mm deep
- Material: High‑strength black molded plastic
Technical Specifications:
- Accessory Category: Coupler & Underframe Parts
- Power Requirement: None – mechanical component only
- Assembly: Ready‑to‑use; simply insert coupler and spring, then snap lid into place
Suitable for modellers working in HO scale layouts who want to upgrade coupler performance, replace worn parts, or improve reliability of rolling stock.
Why this accessory matters
This accessory ensures couplers stay properly aligned, swing freely, and stay securely mounted, reducing derailments and improving coupling/uncoupling operation. It is a key upgrade for realistic and reliable layout performance.
How to use it
Remove the existing draft gear box from the vehicle’s underframe. Insert the coupler and its spring into the new #232 box, then snap the lid firmly to lock parts in place. Slide the assembly into the car’s draft gear pocket and secure as needed. No power or wiring is required.