Bob and Bob --
I have used fine (.015) piano wire run through a long brass or plastic tube
(3/32” OD -- you can also use the smallest diameter R/C aircraft cable type
push rods from Sullivan) that goes from the fascia board to under the track on
a grade where they curve up and go through the track vertically. When you
push in on the wire at the fascia, it projects upward to where it will catch on
a car axle and hold it (and others behind) in check. Pull back on the wire
and things are free to roll. Total cost is might be two bucks for the tube
and wire (a bit more for Sullivan cable). I also don’t use the steel weights
that come with plastic cars because they do get sucked into uncoupling magnets
when mounted on free rolling cars. I replace them with A-Line lead sheet cut
to size for appropriate fit and weight.
Have fun!
Bill Winans
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Also, a little stiffer rolling qualities virtually (no, "completely")
eliminates any false uncoupling with the craft magnet uncouplers I use, which
can happen with freer rolling trucks when uncoupling magnets attract them and
create slack in the couplers.
Bob Nicholson
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