Abstract: An adjustable coupler assembly for a truck assembly of a model railroad car includes an adjustment arm engaged with the truck assembly. The adjustment arm is selectively movable with respect to the truck assembly in a first direction. A coupler pocket is engaged with the adjustment arm. The coupler pocket is selectively movable with respect to the adjustment arm in a second direction. A coupler is pivotably attached to the coupler pocket. The adjustment arm and the coupler pocket are selectively movable to adjust the coupler in the first and second directions with respect to the truck assembly.
Abstract: A switching device adapted to be used with a model railroad track which has a track switch. The switching device has a slide member connected to a pivot assembly. The pivot assembly is spring connected to a link member which moves a throw bar to move the track switch between a first position and a second position. The switching device may be operated manually and may be remotely operated electrically.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 9, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 12, 2001
Assignee:
Atlas O, LLC
Inventors:
Steven Gugel, James J. Weaver, Timothy Edward White