{"product_id":"ho-scale-kadee-143-140-series-whisker-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes","title":"HO Scale Kadee #143 140-Series Whisker® Metal Couplers with Gearboxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep HO scale model railroad cars coupling smoothly with Kadee #143 140-Series Whisker® metal couplers and gearboxes. This accessory set is for modelers replacing or upgrading compatible knuckle couplers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal couplers with snap-together gearboxes and lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable with Kadee® #23 and most manufacturers’ short centerset OEM knuckle couplers. Using a #143 in a #252 gearbox provides a #33 equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pairs of #143 Whisker® metal couplers, two pairs of #242 snap-together gearboxes and lids, and two spare #622 knuckle springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox. Use the provided insulated gearbox or an insulated #23 coupler to help prevent electrical crossover and shorting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKadee Coupler System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKadee® Magne-Matic® couplers and uncouplers are designed to work together for smooth, hands-free coupling and uncoupling on a model railroad layout. Learn more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kadee.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKadee Magne-Matic coupler system\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse related \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/ho-scale-track-accessories\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHO scale track accessories\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46362629144807,"sku":"KDE143IH","price":6.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/ho-scale-kadee-143-140-series-whisker-r-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750784751","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/ho-scale-kadee-143-140-series-whisker-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}