Kadee ~ G Scale ~ #948 Long "SBE" Bottom Shelf Coupler Straight Centerset ~ Coupler Only

Product Information: G-Scale "SBE" Bottom Shelf Long Coupler Only - Straight Centerset Long Coupler#948 "SBE" Bottom Shelf Coupler, "Prototype" Head Straight Centerset Shank Replacement CouplersFor #910 (#830) Body Mount Gear Boxes (Not included) The Kadee® "SBE" bottom shelf couplers have a functioning bottom shelf designed not to allow the opposing knuckle to slide down on those dips, bumps, or transitions. During the 1970s, the Type "E" coupler with a bottom shelf was developed as the Type "SBE" coupler and eventually became mandatory for all new and rebuilt cars as a minimum requirement. The prototype bottom shelf was designed to keep a broken knuckle from falling to the roadbed and presenting a derailment hazard. The shelf also prevents vertical coupler uncoupling during derailment. Includes: #878 Centering Spring.BlackOne pair per package Allows for an easy upgrade from the G-scale Straight Centerset Coupler to an "SBE" Bottom Shelf Straight centerset coupler .• "SBE" Bottom Shelf Coupler• Trouble Free Operation• Hidden Knuckle Spring• Easy to install, drop-in design• Compatible with Kadee® G-Scale Couplers• World-renowned quality & performance