transition coupling
During the period of changeover from hook to automatic couplings (which lasted a couple of decades), this is how "hooks" and "autos" were coupled together. Initially, automatic coupled wagons were fitted with buffers and transition links.
A very effective, cheap and functional way to make the change! And so simple. One of the cleverest things Australian railways have done.
transition coupling
During the period of changeover from hook to automatic couplings (which lasted a couple of decades), this is how "hooks" and "autos" were coupled together. Initially, automatic coupled wagons were fitted with buffers and transition links.
A very effective, cheap and functional way to make the change! And so simple. One of the cleverest things Australian railways have done.