I had given a lot of thought to the coupler problem several years ago. At the moment I have a mix of converted #5's, a few regular #5's, a few SHS, and a lot of 802 types. They all have there advantages and disadvantages. There is no doubt that the #5 type box and spring system is the easiest to use. I generally like the size of the larger SHS& Kadee's, but the problem seems to be the delayed action doesn't seem to work as well. The decender on the SHS couplers is not fastened and thus swings freely making them generally undependable.
I once suggested to one of the manufacturers that a great operating coupler would be the best selling item in S scale. If somebody were to make a "GREAT" working and looking coupler, a pair could be sold for every car! I have perhaps 300 cars that could use them. At about $3 per pair I would think that the investment would pay for itself and keep paying as folks added new cars to the layout. Kadee has been selling their basic coupler for many years so it must have made them a fair profit during that time. We've spent the last many years hoping, praying, converting and making due--we need change! Boy does this sound like a political campaign statement! Bob Werre BobWphoto.com jamiebothwell wrote: > --- In [email protected] <mailto:S-Scale%40yahoogroups.com>, > Pflarrian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Heh, I hear you on the couplers problem. > > Hello All, > While we are on the coupler topic again, I'd like some S scale > tightlock couplers for my > passenger cars if any erstwhile S scale manufacturers are listening. > I'd buy about 50 pair if > they were priced in the range of current Kadee/Sargent selections. > Jamie Bohtwell > Bethlehem, PA > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
