--- In [email protected], "John Degnan" <Scaler164@...> wrote:
> Sergent couplers, because of the use of the magnet, are EASIER to uncouple at
> a distance than Kadee or SHS couplers, because Kadee and SHS couplers require
> that something be instered INTO the nuckles then twisted to uncouple them.
The problem with sergents is not un-coupling but coupling them at a distance.
If one can't look straight down on them it's very difficult to line up them up,
the gathering range is very narrow and they don't center. I've experimented
with them in S and HO size and could live with them if they were easier to use
and cost less than KD's but they are harder to use and cost more which don't
make much sense to me for something that's supposed to be entertainment :>)
I've standardized on the "scale" head KD whisker couplers for my HO stuff and
the old reliable KD 802's for my S stuff. If sergent ever gets into full
production I'm sure some S scalers will use the product just like some decal
and detail their cars to a higher standard. He probably could sell them in O
scale size too if he was inclined, the larger size should be easier to use.
.........DaveBranum
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