Abstract: A protective device is provided for a coupler of the type such as used on railroad cars, the coupler having two members the ends of which have a generally C-shaped configuration and which engage each other for purposes of hitching or towing cars, the protective device comprising a cover member designed to be placed over the coupler and adapted to prevent foreign materials from engaging the members of the coupler and impeding operation thereof, and a clamping device attached to the cover, the clamping device designed to fixedly engage at least one of the members of the coupler for purposes of maintaining the cover member on the coupler.