I exchanged quite a few emails with John Degnan over the weekend over a few things some of which included the Sergent coupler. It is John's quest - his Holy Grail to get a better coupler. You have to give it to John; once he decides he wants something he does not give up. John's first mention of Sergent in the group archives was 2006. I really do feel for him that something that is fundamental and a such a small part could take so long to be made. I know he is waiting for a "better" Sergent coupler but I don't think the old one is available either.
I don't have a vested interest in this as I am happy with the Kadee and SHS couplers. To be blunt I would like it to happen so it is DONE and we can move on from it. But further I thought if John could get the SAL boxcar done with Sergent couplers on it he just might explode with happiness.. Here is what I publicly propose - maybe with or without Johns approval. Sergent has long passed the accepted "NASG Standard" an S Scaler should have to wait to get ___ announced project in hand. No matter who you slice it, this stuff always comes down to MONEY. John has been very cordial and patient with Sergent but has not "turned up the heat". It is time to get out the checkbook and possibly DONATE (yes I mean give money and get nothing tangible for it) an investment to Sergent get this thing past a constant "next year" status. How annoying!...This year is better if you can make it happen. Get the contact info from John and start your own "get it done" NOW campaign. They are just small parts that do not cost THAT much to make. What is the hold up? Git R DUN! Thank You, Bill Lane Modeling the Mighty Pennsy & PRSL in 1957 in S Scale since 1988 See my finished models at: <http://www.lanestrains.com/> http://www.lanestrains.com Look at what has been made in PRR in S Scale! Custom Train Parts Design <http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm> http://www.lanestrains.com/SolidWorks_Modeling.htm PRR Builders Photos Bought, Sold & Traded (Trading is MUCH preferred) <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRphotos.xls ***Join the PRR T&HS*** The other members are not ALL like me! <http://www.prrths.com/> http://www.prrths.com <http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf> http://www.lanestrains.com/PRRTHS_Application.pdf Join the Pennsylvania Reading Seashore Lines Historical Society It's FREE to join! <http://www.prslhs.com/> http://www.prslhs.com Preserving The Memory Of The PRSL
