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Alternative Couplers?

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I only have 4 magnet couplers (I cant buy more), and I want to make a second car to my train

 

Got any Ideas for an alternative coupler that looks good and still connects?

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Check out the coupler design on this CRS monorail. You can jump to the 1:30 minute mark, or enjoy the whole video if you haven't seen it before. :classic:

 

 

Cheers

LMF

 

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These are available on Bricklink for less than a dollar/Euro. Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 2 (flat bottom)
Item No: 91968c01

Lego Train Buffer Beam with Sealed Magnets - Type 2 (flat bottom)

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If you can't buy more couplers, you could make a drawbar using a technic beam to join two cars together. 

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33 minutes ago, dr_spock said:

If you can't buy more couplers, you could make a drawbar using a technic beam to join two cars together. 

*snip*

 

This. Simple and efficient. 

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instead of a technic beam, I used a small chain and I can attach it to the stud on the magnet couplers that I have

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On 3/1/2018 at 6:59 AM, 577 said:

I only have 4 magnet couplers (I cant buy more), and I want to make a second car to my train

 

Got any Ideas for an alternative coupler that looks good and still connects?

It only take four couplers to join three cars, you have all you need already :)

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15 hours ago, sed6 said:

It only take four couplers to join three cars, you have all you need already :)

well, im trying to make a shunter, so it needs to have magnets on the back and front.

 

the train i'm making is on the pixel are in my signature

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