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Coupler Types

AAR standard U.S. railroad design

Standard Weight Transfer

UIC
Standard European Coupler

 

U.S.
Light Rail / Passenger


Note: Most couplers can be mounted with little or no modification on non-weight transfer systems and modifications are available to adapt weight transfer coupling systems for non-standard couplers. Be sure to check with your dealer if you are using a coupling system other than AAR Standard.


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