UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x44x/2x45x Ge 2/4

The decoupling unit can be mounted with moderate modifications to the Ge 2/4. Adaptations are necessary on the identical forerunner and follower. The small plastic triangle between axle and coupler mount must be removed completely. Subsequently, a wheel tire is drawn from the axis so that the axis can be separated from the plastic-molded part. Now the axle bearing can be split in the center on the clutch side,…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x42x Ge 4/4 III

The model of the Ge 4/4 III of the Rhaetian Railway has extensive modification for mounting the automatic decoupler. After the LGB coupling and the snow plow have been dismantled, the fastening thread for the snow plow screw is removed completely at the drawbar. Now, the central web is separated in the snowplow tip and in the region of the former fixing screw, the component is also cut out…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x40x Ge 6/6 I Crocodile

The automatic decoupler is also intended for the Rhaetian crocodile. In the crocodile, besides minor adjustments to the snow plow, it is primarily necessary to carry out subsequent work on the gearbox. The small noes-piece on the snow plow has to be removed so that the coupling hook can move freely downwards. In the case of gearboxes, the front web is first cut out in the gearbox. Then the…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x39x Bernina Railcar

With the Bernina rail car of the RhB, only a few small adjustments on the drawbar as well as on the snow plow are necessary for the assembly of the decoupler. The traction unit has an identical bogie at the front and at the rear, so the rework must be carried out on both sides. The snow plow cut is broadened to 1.6 cm. Thus, the hook of the…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2x27x G3/4

On the G 3/4 steam locomotive of the Rhaetian Railway, the automatic uncoupler can be mounted both rear and front. At the rear, the decoupling unit can be mounted directly on the model without modifications. Small adjustments are necessary at the front axle. The plastic cover of the leading axle is completely removed in the center so that the axle is exposed on the front. In addition, the plastic…

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UNCOUPLER: LGB 2×212 Stainz

At the Stainz, both front and rear adaptations are necessary. We recommend disassembling the gearbox as both sides must be adapted. First of all, the middle web of the through-going cylinder component is first cut out. In the next step, the front part of the gearbox is separated from the gearbox and cut out in the middle. In doing so, the latching lug, which was previously locked in the…

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Uncoupler: LGB 28001 Rügen Steam Loco

In the case of the plastic injection molding with the cylinders, small rework in the millimeter range is necessary. The component with the cylinders is hollow in the center and can be handled without any worries. After the appropriate adjustments, the decoupler can be installed at the front. At the rear, no adjustments are necessary, here the LGB coupler is exchanged directly against the automatic decoupler. Here 2 pictures…

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