I've stayed out of this discussion because it's been chewed over so many times
in the past. Nothing wrong with doing it again but I don't have to. As for the
SHS couplers, I've got them on quite a few cars and they work at least as well
as the KDs. On the other hand, I'm still looking for the perfect uncoupler!
Chuck Porter
----- Original Message -----
From: JWM
To: [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 9:46 AM
Subject: {S-Scale List} SHS Coupler
Seems like folks want a smaller coupler? That works?
This suggests:
1) Sergent is difficult to uncouple / couple ? Is this true ? It's
certainly a good looking coupler and I assume correct in size. "Looks"
smaller... but then that could be simply that it is more detailed.
Looks can be deceiving. I realize that this is not mainstream
according to the last 50 years in the hobby... but maybe it's a step
in the right direction.
2) Kadee coupler's only flaw is the size? I agree that they only
"work" marginally, too. I'm more a fan of manual uncoupling whether
with "magnet wands", "tweezers" or some other means. The under track
uncoupler seems to work when you don't want it, and not work when you
do. Yes, there are "fixes" for this, but they're a pain.
My biggest beef is the color. And the HO coupler looks too small. With
most other things tending toward over-scale, a coupler that is
under-scale seems more likely to be too small for the job. And
besides... aren't all the factory holes pre-drilled for the KADEE ?
3) SHS - the last man standing. I'm not seeing much mention here.
Looks like the Kadee but it's the right color. It's S scale. Anyone
using it? Seems like if you don't want to go out on the Sergent limb,
this is the place to go.
Love the variety of opinion... but the SHS seems to get no show. Just
wondering what folks think of either SHS or Sergent.
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