Ed;You said you did not want to discuss any couplers that are not currently
available, but I would like to see an exception to the rule for the (up
coming?-whenever it finally shows up) Sergent couplers included in this
conversation.
I would imagine that there is interest in the past design experiences &
applications along with the perspective revised design. I myself, have a strong
interest in these and would like to see some type of comparisons regarding the
Sergents. These couplers are a long time coming and I assume there are many
guys looking forward to its release. It would be nice to see how it would stack
up to some of the more common varieties. Regardless, I am looking forward to
the discussion and should be well received. Thanks, Mike ByersTo:
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Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:15:36 -0700
Subject: {S-Scale List} Coupler Problems.......(if any)
Gents…. I am beginning to prepare a comprehensive (I hope) article about
couplers for S scale. I intend to discuss Kadee S, Kadee HO, SHS, Walthers HO
and AM’s dummy coupler in some detail. I am not planning to discuss any other
couplers unless they are currently commercially available. Please let me know
if I have omitted any brand or type coupler that is currently commercially
available. I was thinking it might be good to solicit comments from everyone
regarding their experiences – both good and bad – with the above couplers. I
am particularly interested in learning of specific situations where a
particular coupler solved an unusual problem when no other coupler would
suffice. Also, what are the shortcomings or dislikes of each coupler. Is
there a common problem with the trip pin working loose from the knuckle casting
on some couplers? And, not to be negative, what are the features you really
like the most about each coupler. What are its unique advantages? My goal is
to cover all the bases as thoroughly as possible. Please let me know your
thoughts so that I can include them in the article. OFF LIST would probably be
better, but I don’t personally particularly care. If you want to share
experiences on list, let’s go for it! Thanks….Ed L.www.sscale.org
