On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:49:49 -0000, ed_loizeaux wrote
> --- In [email protected], "Marty.Thorin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > "What is the recommended
> > minimum radius for a 50 foot car with body mounted couplers on a
> > switching layout?"
>
> Hi Thorin....If'n you need small radius operation, y'might want to
> examine a product made by Kadee for their HO couplers. It is
> a "passenger car adaptor" (or something with a similar name) and it
> allows the entire draft gear box to swing sideways on curves. I
> think it pivots well behind the normal mounting screws and has some
> sort of centering spring arrangement. Going from memory here
> (always weak), but it might be an interesting way to get that car
> where you want to place it. Good luck...Ed L.
>
The adaptors are made for AHM 6 wheel and 4 wheel trucks and Central Valley 4
and 6 wheel trucks.
I have a number of these but did not consider applying them to S.
The HO'ers don't seem to need them.
cheers,
Andy Malette
www.mlwservices.ca
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