Railroad: Rio Grande Road #: 3099
Service Type: Couplers Status: Closed
Issue Details
Reported: 02/09/18 By: Keith Waddell
Reported: 02/09/18 By: Keith Waddell
Problem Description:
The metal blocks that the coupler boxes attach to at either end of the loco, have been broken off. Not sure this is repairable.
Checked Out: 02/09/18 By: Keith Waddell
Service Information
Serviced: 02/09/18 By: Keith Waddell
Serviced: 02/09/18 By: Keith Waddell
Solution Description/Service Details:
looked at the issue. New metal bases are required for each end, since the coupler bases have been broken off. Apart from sourcing reasonable replacements, any fix would have to be glued on and at such a crucial point on the loco, there is too high a likelihood of failure when pulling a load. Loco beyond repair. Junk or sell at auction.