Gentlemen ....
Over the past six years we have taken surveys on this subject.
"16th April 2002 ... What Couplers do you use on your models?"
American Models .. 0
Kadee # 5 ... 12 votes 17.39%
Kadee # 802 ... 51 votes 73.91%
SHS ... 2 votes 2.90%
Sergeant Engineering ... 3 Votes 4.35&
Other ... 1 vote 1.45%
"21 April 2002 - If a S Scale correctly sized self-Centering coupler were
available, then what?"
I would not use it ... 1 vote 1.52%
I may consider using it ... 8 votes 12.12%
I would use it if model manufacturers included it in the model ... 6 Votes 9.09%
I would buy it and convert my existing models ... 8 votes 12.12%
I would buy it if it fit on a KD mounting pad and convert my existing models
... 5 votes 7.58%
I would buy it in place of other couplers I now use, when I convert new models
... 5 votes 7.58%
I would buy it if it fit on a KD mounting pad and use it in place of others
couplers I now use and when I build new models ... 10 Votes 15.15%
I would use it only if it reliably mates with Kadee 802 ... 18 votes 27.27%
I would us it only if it reliably mates with Kadee 5 ... 5 votes 7.58%
"20 April 2002 - For the couplers use now use on your models ... (Trip Pins)"
They do not have a glad hand (trip pin) ... 5 votes 8.06%
They have a glad hand, I do not use it nor do I remove it ... 17 votes 27.42%
They have a glad hand, I do not use it, I remove it ... 10 votes 16.13%
They have a glad hand, I use it, I do not modify it ... 25 votes 40.32%
They have a glad hand, I use it and I modify it ... 5 votes 8.05%
So what does all this prove?
It shows that we S scalers are a diverse group of modelers and that there never
will be a happy "never - never land!"
What is more amazing, all of these couplers will match up!
My final suggestion is that you have a very flat layout with excellent track
work, the Kadee 5 are wonderful.
If you have an old up and down layout like mine, the Kadee 802 are they way to
go.
Meaning; The Kadee 802 is more reliable!
Heck, you will find all the mentioned couplers above on my Jefferson Central!
What was more amazing is the survey asking who on our list has layouts! I won't
go there today!
Yes, modeling in S drives me crazy at times, but over all, couplers are not a
problem on my layout, old track work is!
Happy a happy day,
Billy Fraley
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