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A model railroad car coupler having a box and drawbar formed of a pair of shanks. The shanks are disposed vertically with respect to one another and independently rotatable relative to a pivot axis. The distal end of one shank carries a knuckle and the distal end of the other shank includes a lip. B

A model railroad car coupler having a box and drawbar formed of a pair of shanks. The shanks are disposed vertically with respect to one another and independently rotatable relative to a pivot axis. The distal end of one shank carries a knuckle and the distal end of the other shank includes a lip. Biasing springs attached to the proximal end of each shank cooperate with the coupler box for biasing its respective shank about a pivot axis. The extent of the relative motion of the two shanks are limited by a controller. In a preferred embodiment, the controller comprises a boss and guide surface.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A model railroad car drawbar comprising:a first and second shank each rotatable relative to a pivot axis, said first and second shanks being pivotable about said axis into a closed position;a knuckle located at a distal end of said first shank, said knuckle comprising a h

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A model railroad car drawbar comprising:a first and second shank each rotatable relative to a pivot axis, said first and second shanks being pivotable about said axis into a closed position;a knuckle located at a distal end of said first shank, said knuckle comprising a hook;a lip located at the distal end of said second shank, said lip occupying a position relative to said hook when said shanks are in said closed position;a first spring member for providing a force to said first shank to bias said first shank to pivot into said closed position;a second spring member for providing a force to said second shank to bias said second shank to pivot into said closed position; anda guide element carried by each of said first and second shanks for controlling at least a portion of the movement of said shanks, said guide element comprising(1) a boss extending outwardly from said first shank toward said second shank; and(2) a guide surface carried by said second shank at a position relative to said boss and shaped for contacting said boss during at least a portion of the movement of said shanks.