When using the Kadee HO couplers, which most of my Sn3 equipment have on them, I normally have the spring on the top, like the Kadee instructions. However, most current Sn3 plastic and resin kits have the coupler box molded to the floor, so the "lid" is actually the bottom and you don't need the Kadee box. That means that you build it like you do but with the coupler upside down. Actually most current Sn3 kits are designed for the #26, which is the same as a #5 with a longer shank. The makes it easier to model the coupler pocket on the end beam of wooden-framed cars. The only problem is that if you want to use the HO Sergent couplers, the post is in the wrong place. The standard HO Sergents are designed to be a drop-in for the ubiquitous #5.
Dave Heine Easton, PA -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Werre Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 10:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Re: Kadee 802/808's vs any "HO" coupler Okay guys who use the #5's and similar. Several years ago I attended our regional NMRA/Lone Star convention. One of the clinics was about couplers. The gentlemen described how he assembled his #5 boxes and then one of the audience mentioned that he was not following the Kadee instructions. He was putting the spring under the coupler, while the instruction sheets say to put it above the coupler. In other words--from bottom up--main section of box, then the coupler, then the spring and finally the lid. The presenter was doing it the opposite way, which is also the way I have been assembling them. What are you folks doing? Bob Werre PhotoTraxx ------------------------------------ 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: [email protected] [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/
