New N Scale Coupler Announced! NZT

[VonRyan]

Well the NEM boxes haven't changed from the original rapido's in that there is still a copper spring that provides pressure and the coupler itself has no other internal forces working on it. From the looks of it, if the actual shank of the coupler is anything like Dapol's MT clone (yes, the brits have begun to capitalize on MT patent expiration http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=832&category_id=59&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59) except with the two "wiskers" on the side rather than the NEM type shank, i think there shouldn't be too much of a problem but there may be a need for a replacement box to fit into the stock's existing clip holes for the original NEM coupling box so as to better hold the coupling on and in place.

-Cody F.

[DKS]

Well the NEM boxes haven't changed from the original rapido's in that there is still a copper spring that provides pressure and the coupler itself has no other internal forces working on it. From the looks of it, if the actual shank of the coupler is anything like Dapol's MT clone (yes, the brits have begun to capitalize on MT patent expiration http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=832&category_id=59&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59) except with the two "wiskers" on the side rather than the NEM type shank, i think there shouldn't be too much of a problem but there may be a need for a replacement box to fit into the stock's existing clip holes for the original NEM coupling box so as to better hold the coupling on and in place.

-Cody F.

I imagine it might be do-able, but it would have to wait for a few product cycles--in other words, don't expect it as an option among the first products offered.

[peteski]

Well the NEM boxes haven't changed from the original rapido's in that there is still a copper spring that provides pressure and the coupler itself has no other internal forces working on it. From the looks of it, if the actual shank of the coupler is anything like Dapol's MT clone (yes, the brits have begun to capitalize on MT patent expiration http://www.dapol.co.uk/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=832&category_id=59&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=59) except with the two "wiskers" on the side rather than the NEM type shank, i think there shouldn't be too much of a problem but there may be a need for a replacement box to fit into the stock's existing clip holes for the original NEM coupling box so as to better hold the coupling on and in place.

-Cody F.

Very interesting! And the price for a pair is IMO outrageous!  That works out to about $10US for a pair!  And as I suspected, to make it functional, Dapol coupler which to me looks like amalgamation of Accumate and McHenry uses a pivoting knuckle (not split shank like MT couplers have).  We also don't know for certain if AZT coupler will use pivoting knuckle or split-shank design.

[DKS]

We also don't know for certain if AZT coupler will use pivoting knuckle or split-shank design.

If you're referring to NZT there, it's split-shank.

[peteski]

If you're referring to NZT there, it's split-shank.

If that's the case then I'm not sure how it could be adapted to the NEM coupler pocket and still be capable of automatic uncoupling.

[VonRyan]

Should be interesting to see the possibility as to whether or not it will end up being compatible with the NEM boxes without any major modifications. If successful it could prove profitable in the end, not to mention providing Dapol with some capitalist competition.

-Cody F.

[tom mann]

Any updates and/or photos?

[robert3985]

Damn!!  I got all excited there for a moment!

What Skibbe Tom says... (duhhhh)

[jpwisc]

I'm bringing this topic back to the surface to get some air!

It's July 2014, has anyone heard an update on these couplers?

[learmoia]

I'm bringing this topic back to the surface to get some air!

It's July 2014, has anyone heard an update on these couplers?

I'm curious about that myself..
Hard to find any reference of a coupler in the works on the NZT website..

Hoping all is not lost......

~Ian

[ednadolski]

No update afaik, but every time this thread gets bumped there will be a lot of folks getting very worked up!   

Ed

[eric220]

No update afaik, but every time this thread gets bumped there will be a lot of folks getting very worked up!   

Ed

Tru dis.

[thomasjmdavis]

Anyone know how the patent application is going? (see the Feb 2014 update on the post at Model 160 http://www.model160.com/n-scale-news-blog/nzt-announces-new-n-scale-coupler/ )  Of course, patents take time- hopefully they will produce some "patent pending."  Hopefully in bulk packs (does anyone really buy couplers 2 at a time) and at a price point that is less than what I've paid for most of my cars.

[MichaelWinicki]

Hopefully in bulk packs (does anyone really buy couplers 2 at a time) and at a price point that is less than what I've paid for most of my cars.

+1 for bulk packs.

Wish BLMA would get on the horn about doing bulk packs for their trucks.

[wcfn100]

+1 for bulk packs.

Wish BLMA would get on the horn about doing bulk packs for their trucks.

Craig has addressed this.  There wouldn't be a cost savings, so there is no reason for another SKU.

Jason