{"product_id":"ho-scale-kadee-158-whisker-scale-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes","title":"HO Scale Kadee #158 Whisker® Scale Metal Couplers with Gearboxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kadee #158 Whisker® Scale Metal Couplers are HO scale couplers with medium 9\/32\" Centerset shanks and matching gearboxes. They are intended for model railroaders who want a scale-sized coupler with reliable centering and smooth coupling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kadee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e HO scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e #158 Whisker® scale metal couplers with medium Centerset shanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two pair of #158 couplers, two pair of #242 snap-together gearboxes and lids, and two spare #625 knuckle springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interchangeable with No. 5®, #28, #58, #118, #119, #148, and most manufacturers’ medium Centerset OEM knuckle couplers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhisker design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe #158 uses an integrated Whisker® centering design, so it does not require separate centering springs or a multi-piece coupler assembly. Its smaller head and knuckle provide a more prototypical look for HO scale rolling stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a #38 equivalent, use the #158 with a #252 gearbox. Kadee Magne-Matic® couplers and uncouplers are designed to work together for hands-free coupling and uncoupling on a model railroad layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant installation note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox. Use the provided insulated gearbox or an insulated #28 coupler to help avoid electrical crossover and shorting that could cause damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrand and related products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kadee.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eKadee product information\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ho-couplers-accessories\" target=\"_self\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHO Couplers \u0026amp; Accessories collection\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for related model railroad components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kadee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46363111031015,"sku":"KDE158IH","price":7.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/ho-scale-kadee-158-whisker-r-scale-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750784795","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/ho-scale-kadee-158-whisker-scale-metal-couplers-with-gearboxes","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}