Model Railroad Hobbyist | February 2015 | #60 MRH Q-A-T column compiled by Joe Brugger Questions and Answers Kadees for switchers Q. I finished painting an Athearn SW-7 locomotive and con- verted it to DCC but now have an issue. The couplers have the standard metal clamp over the chassis tongue. One of the knobs to latch the clamp is gone. Should I super glue the clamp to the one side? Micro Mark makes a screw and drill kit for worn Athearn couplers, but I think it is designed for plastic tongues on rolling stock. The engine is not using a #5, but an insulated equivalent. —James Eager A. Using super glue to attach a coupler box is a poor bet, unless you have delicate fingertip control of your trains, no grades, and never ever do any switching. Shear forces will break a CA joint. The tap, drill, and screw kits from Micro Mark, A-Line, and oth- ers will work on most metals, assuming you use a prudent drill speed and some lubrication like soap, grease or oil. XX MRH QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND TIPS MRHMAG.COM • TABLE OF CONTENTS • INDEX