One thing I like about the #5, besides the cost v. the 802, is the ease of assembly. The coil springs are a pain compared to the bronze spring in the #5. The whisker version is even easier; just don't poke your finger on the sharp wire.
Charles Weston --- On Thu, 3/7/13, Talmadge C 'TC' Carr <[email protected]> wrote: From: Talmadge C 'TC' Carr <[email protected]> Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Kadee No 5s To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, March 7, 2013, 12:02 AM The 800s have the "original" shank design and is the same as the #4. The #5 is the oddball and was designed to fit the "X" post provided on most "H0" equipment. On Mar 4, 2013, at 8:01 AM, David Engle wrote: What irritates me most is why KaDee didn't design the 802 to have a 2-56 center bolt, is it the only one that way? Dave Engle Talmadge C 'TC' CarrSn42 and Hn42 somewhere in the wilds of the Pacific [email protected]
