{"product_id":"kadee-178-ho-158-whisker®-metal-couplers-gearboxes-medium-9-32-centerset","title":"Kadee 178 HO Scale #158 Whisker® Metal Couplers \u0026 Gearboxes Medium (9\/32\") Centerset","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kadee #178 Whisker® coupler is part of the modern Whisker® series — Kadee's drop-in upgrade to the legendary No.5®. Built-in steel \"whiskers\" replace the traditional centering spring, eliminating fiddly assembly while delivering even more consistent self-centering action. All-metal construction, made in the USA. Smaller scale-sized head and knuckle for prototypical appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pair (4 couplers) Whisker® metal couplers — Medium (9\/32\") Centerset shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 pair Snap-Together gearboxes \u0026amp; lids (#242 or #262 depending on coupler)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare #622 knuckle springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCouples with any NMRA-compliant magnetic knuckle coupler — Kadee #5\/#28\/#58\/#118\/#148\/#158, McHenry, Bachmann E-Z Mate, Atlas Accumate, Walthers ProtoMax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse Kadee #205 \/ #206 height gauge to verify proper coupler height after install\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrip pin works with all Kadee permanent and electromagnetic uncouplers (#308 \/ #321 \/ #322 \/ #309)\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 #178\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45099050533046,"sku":"380-178","price":9.92,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5131\/1286\/files\/57_a7e6946f-103e-46b7-b245-9b10699d1dd2.jpg?v=1779569585","url":"https:\/\/oakvillemodeltrains.com\/products\/kadee-178-ho-158-whisker%c2%ae-metal-couplers-gearboxes-medium-9-32-centerset","provider":"Oakville Model Trains Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}