This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The#28 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.

The #28 Coupler is the plastic equivalent to the NO.5® Metal Coupler.

It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage.


Package Includes:

(2) Pair #28 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
(2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
(2) Pair #213 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves
(2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors
(2) Pair #213 Gearboxes
(2) Pair #232 Gearboxes
(2) #622 Knuckle Springs


#28 Plastic Coupler Features:
Material - Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank
Shank Length - Medium (19/64") (center hole to back of coupler head)
Coupler Offset - Centerset
Knuckle Spring - #622
Centering System - Standard Shank
Centering Spring - #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
Head - Standard Head
Works In Place of - NO.5®, #58, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "clone" couplers
Works With - #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes


#212 Talgo Truck Adaptors:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers
To check coupler height, set the coupler into the talgo truck pocket and hold it level as possible and check the coupler height with a #205 or newer #206 HO coupler height gauge.
NOTE: So it is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct "before" you insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.

#213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Dimensions - 25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers

#232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Dimensions - 29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers

#28 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"

#28 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 29/64"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

#28 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 23/64"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

#28 in a #232 Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 29/64"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)
Side Holes - 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary)