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From: "Simon Parent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> One major draw back of Sergent couplers that I don't think has
> been mentioned is it can't couple to Kadee 802 family and clones
> (SHS). The reason is because of the almost 1:1 replica of the
> coupler. (I am not sure but I think it can on HO 5's family) The
> problem I have with this is I want my fine scale models (those that
> I like to stairs at and photograph) to operate with the "normal" or
> fill-in models on my layout that are equipped with 802/SHS. I
> personally think there could be some compromises done to have
> a good looking coupler be able to mat with the mass, not
> necessarily "operating" for automatic uncoupling/coupling but at
> least to be able to couple them and run.
RE : Hi, Simon. Yeah, this issue was addressed quite a few times throughout
this thread. And I've even suggested a MUCH simpler approach to fixing this
"incompatibility" issue between couplers without the need for a coupler that
will couple with both existing couplers. The simplest possible solution is a
"Conversion Car," which is nothing more than a special car with one type
coupler on one end and the other type coupler on the other end. Sergent on one
end and Kadee on the other. The MRR club I occasionally visit in Savannah uses
sometimes as many as three conversion cars on the trains they run on their
layouts, switching back and forth (with these special cars) along the train
between the various types of couplers used by the members. Works like a
dream, and it couldn't be simpler!
John Degnan
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