--- In [email protected], "shabbona_rr" <user141771@...> wrote: > > I use craft magnets from the hardware store. I'll post some photos later. > I've used them successfully and economically for years > > Bob Nicholson ________________________________________ > __________________________________________________
I just uploaded three photos of my Kadee uncoupling ramp system in the photos section http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/photos/album/1775582643/pic/2014702037/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=21&count=20&dir=asc Bob Nicholson ____________________________________________ > --- In [email protected], "phuster_6" <phuster_6@> wrote: > > > > I know most of you have Kadee, but the majority of my stock is AF/AF > > compatable. I started looking up magnetics, wondering if there was a low > > cost option out there that didn't involve a fortune. The most basic of > > electromagnets is a nail wrapped in coated wire. Supposedly, the more times > > you wrap around, the stronger it gets-and hotter. For the short duration > > you run power thru the wire, this shouldn't matter. I used a strand from a > > CAT5 wire and wrapped it around a 6D finish nail and hooked it up to an HO > > slotcar wallpack, as my train is elsewhere. It's not strong enough, but > > close, so I think a bigger nail and a bit more wire hooked up to a Lionel > > pack will work. The bottom part of the AF coupler I am polarizing with a > > strong magnet. IF it holds a magnetic charge, and it should, I'm thinking > > it'll work just fine. Has anyone else goofed around with this? As long as > > all of the rolling stock's couplers are polarized the same, inserting a > > nail here and there is an awe inspiring way to add uncouplers to a layout. > > A 1 time investment in some good quality magnets to 'charge' the bottom of > > the couplers is the highest cost, but even that is cheaper than installing > > any 3 uncouplers I've ever seen. As this is the beginning of my project, > > any back&forth is welcomed. Let's see how much potential this has. > > > ------------------------------------ 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/
