PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton – Kadee Coupler Conversion

Last Updated: 28 April 2023

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PIKO’s G Scale GE 25 Ton comes with the hook and loop style couplers by default, but PIKO promises an “easy installation” of Kadee couplers.

In this gallery, I’ll show how to replace the hook and loop couplers with Kadee #909 AAR Type E couplers.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

First action is to remove the existing hook and loop coupler.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Remove this piece as well.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Ready for Kadee.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Prepare the #909’s.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

From the bag of accessories that comes with the GE 25, you’ll need the Kadee adapter pieces, and the two longer screws.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Add the adapter piece…

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

… and screw the Kadee coupler into place.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Done!

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

Checking it against the Kadee coupler height gauge – all good.

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

PIKO G Scale GE 25 Ton Kadee Coupler Conversion

PIKO promised it would be easy, it definitely is!