Couplings? What are they? This is the name given to the mechanical devices that join parts together, bridging a gap. Couplings have two parts each fitted on to the items that need connecting up together. Once fitted on the different items, the ends of the two couplings can then join or fit into each other to form a link. They are usually made of metal and secured with a pin, or screw to make sure that the connection holds in place. One use for couplings is on the ends of train engines to join the different train carriages to them. Mini couplings are needed for small model trains too. These need to be replicated to the same form, but in miniature. If you are already a train enthusiast, you will know what we are talking about. You will be serious about getting the detail right. It’s all about creating the miniature model railway in precise accurate measurements in a scale ratio, as near to real life as could be. This applies to everything on the train model, the engines, the coaches, the platforms, the railway track, and sidings etc. Therefore, you will always be looking for part suppliers that give the best quality, precision parts, with the authentic design too. Some part suppliers make simplified parts rather than recreating a smaller version of the real thing. These parts spoil the authentic look of the train and are not good enough quality for the real serious enthusiast. With couplings, enthusiasts know that the quality of coupling’s varies dramatically. You will be glad to know that CRT Kits Essex are a reliable source of realistic looking parts for your model railway. They pride themselves in getting the parts that look more realistic. They research how the parts are made to get the best supplies for their customers. Some parts pose more difficulties than others to get them right. The scale measurements of the couplings vary greatly too. CRT Kits Essex have noticed that this is something you have to look out for when purchasing couplings. Some suppliers create a link for the trains that does the job, but doesn't look realistic. CRT Kits Essex have three choices of couplings for you to choose from. These can be chosen depending on which types of rolling stock or coaches you wish to connect. The first type of couplings consists of three chain links used in the older British design of connecting freight trains. CRT Kits Essex explained that this type of connection moved the freight carriages one carriage at a time as the momentum moved along through the rolling stock. This method of moving along was quite jerky in its motion making it unsuitable for use with passenger carriages. Using different types of couplings such as the ‘screw link’ and ‘instanter’ type, helped this. CRT Kits Essex have these couplings in stock as well. All made from quality steel chain links and machined brass parts. You will not be disappointed with CRT kit’s Essex.