Kadee HO 119 Metal "SE" Shelf Whisker Coupler Medium (19/64") Centerset Shank

The Kadee #119 coupler represents the prototypical Type "SE" coupler which is a standard Type "E" coupler with a top and bottom shelf (also called hoods). The #119 SE coupler has the patented Kadee "Whisker(R)" centering spring intergraded into the shank and is now a once piece drop in coupler. The top shelf can be removed and the coupler will then represent the bottom shelf Type "SBE" coupler. There would be no reason to remove the bottom shelf since our #58 and #158 already represent the standard Type "E" coupler with a medium shank and our short shank #153 and long shank #156 also are "scale head" couplers. The Type SE and SBE couplers were standardized in 1975 for tank cars and can be used prototypically on models from 1975 onwards. The #119 is an all metal, scale head, medium length, centerset coupler with the same basic mounting dimensions as our #5, #148, #58 and #158 couplers.

Metal Coupler, insulated #242 Draft Gear Box and Lid with center screw holes for mounting. Shelfs actually work. The #119 Coupler may be mounted with supplied #242 draft gear box or with manufactures cast-on coupler pockets. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage.
Use the provided insulated draft gear box.

Two pairs per package.