Last Updated: 9 May 2022
Introduction
When modeling American prototypes, you end up with a mix of different couplers from different manufacturers. Some are compatible, some are not. To make sure all rolling stock can be used interchangeably, many people switch to Kadee couplers.
Kadee offers two scale sizes for large scale couplers: G scale (1:22,5) and 1 scale (1:32). Which size of coupler you use, is up to you. For example, when modeling 1:29 scale, do you pick G or 1 scale?
In both scales, Kadee’s couplers are available in two styles: “Standard” and “AAR Type E”.
Kadee wrote a much more comprehensive introduction in their “product guide” flyer. Link: Kadee Large Scale Product Guide (PDF)
AAR Type E Coupler Height Gauge
- 829 Coupler Height Gauge, 1 Scale, Original
- 1929 Coupler Height Gauge, 1 Scale, AAR Type E
- 880 Coupler Height Gauge, G Scale, Original
- 980 Coupler Height Gauge, G Scale, AAR Type E
G Scale AAR Type E Couplers
- 905 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Sill Mount, Centerset
- 906 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Body Mount, Centerset, Black
- 906R AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Body Mount, Centerset, Rust
- 907 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Truck or Body Mount, Centerset
- 908 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Truck or Body Mount, Medium Offset
- 909 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Truck Mount, Large Offset
- 11220 AAR Type E Coupler, G Scale, Body Mount, Remote Coupler (R/C)
1 Scale AAR Type E Couplers
- 1905 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Sill Mount, Centerset
- 1906 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Body Mount, Centerset, Black
- 1906R AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Body Mount, Centerset, Rust
- 1907 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Truck or Body Mount, Centerset
- 1908 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Truck or Body Mount, Medium Offset
- 1909 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Truck Mount, Large Offset
- 1917 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Body Mount, Centerset, Short
- 11221 AAR Type E Coupler, 1 Scale, Body Mount, Remote Coupler (R/C)
Source: Kadee