Forgot to mention in my original post that I'm using 802 and 808 couplers. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chuck Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:26 AM Subject: [S-Scale Modeling] Kadee uncoupling
> > I decided to experiment with the Kadee delayed uncoupling feature yesterday. > I got a #321 HO magnetic uncoupler and it works reasonably well. I have the > height shimmed so the magnet assembly sits approx. 1/64" above the rail top > as they recommend. Uncoupling works pretty well, probably 100% within 2 > tries. The delayed action feature is less reliable. The feature of the > delayed action is it lets you use only one ramp before a switch to handle 2 > or more destination tracks. Uncouplers cost only $4+ for a 2 pack ($2+ each) > so a solution for poor delayed action could be multiple uncouplers dedicated > to sidings. > > Anyone have comments or tips on how to improve performance? I prefer not to > have to cut into the ballasted track to mount the magnet. Instructions say > to place it wherever you want it but I find it needs a drop of glue on each > end so the uncoupling motion doesn't move it. Always wondered how those > "air hoses" worked! > > Chuck Smith: > On matters of style swim with the current. > On matters of substance stand like a rock. > Thos. Jefferson (may be paraphrased) > > > > The poll results are in....... To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL, to reply to the sender, use REPLY. I do NOT know if this works on all e-mail software, but it works on some of the most common ones. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list. > > 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 > > > > > > > The poll results are in....... To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL, to reply to the sender, use REPLY. I do NOT know if this works on all e-mail software, but it works on some of the most common ones. For those of you on DIGEST mode, all REPLY messages go to the list. 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/
