Richard Karnes wrote: > Lance McCold wrote: > > > The messages below regarding couplers were posted ted on the S-trains list, > > but they are perhaps of more interest to the S-scale list. > > > > Like Tom, I find the #5 couplers a better choice than #802s. > > > > I would like to hear some perspectives from this group. > > All -- > > I use the 802/808 and the #5 interchangeably. I also use the HO #4, #6, and > #8. They couple and uncouple properly, even with each other. What makes me > decide is the particular installation "opportunity" (problem). Where space > is restricted, or where using more than one screw is impossible, I use either > the #4, #5, or #6. Other situations are specifically designed for a > particular coupler -- e.g., the Ace conversion bolsters require a #5. The > PRS cars are designed for an 802/808.
I went with #5's when I moved over from HO because I had a BIG stock of them and had heard that they were also used in S. The only equipment I have that use 802's are cars or locos that I may have bought second hand and already had them installed. Since I don't have an operaing layout yet, I'm in no rush to change them out. When I set up my U-boat pair I was concerned about close coupling so I used #26's which have a slightly longer shank but use the same spring as the #5. For PRS cars, I installed the box portion on the car body but then mounted the #5's in their own box (with a single screw) with the ears cut off and then mounted that assembly inside the PRS box. Ken Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
