{"product_id":"kadee-118-ho-scale-sf-shelf-whisker®-metal-couplers-medium-9-32-centerset","title":"Kadee 118 HO Scale SF Shelf Whisker® Metal Couplers - Medium (9\/32\") Centerset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kadee #118 SF Shelf Whisker® coupler is built for tank cars and heavy freight where a standard knuckle could ride up over its mate during sudden stops. The shelf flange catches and re-aligns the opposite knuckle, dramatically reducing override-related derailments. Single Face (SF) — one shelf flange to prevent override during heavy braking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to use a shelf coupler\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank cars (chemical, fuel, LPG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper cars carrying dense loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy locomotives at the head of long trains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequired prototypically on hazmat-classified rolling stock since the 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouples with any NMRA-compliant Kadee coupler (#5, #148, #158, etc.) and other magnetic knuckle brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Kadee #205 \/ #206 height gauge to set coupler height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO (1:87)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (9\/32\") Centerset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadee® — Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e #118\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45098974871734,"sku":"380-118","price":9.92,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_cfb957db-5a4d-49be-abe7-9da5f62eec6d.jpg?v=1779569945","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/kadee-118-ho-scale-sf-shelf-whisker%c2%ae-metal-couplers-medium-9-32-centerset","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}