[Graham Allen]

A little while ago I posted onto Youtube my simplification of the Alex Jackson coupling, which gives all the advantages of that design but is simpler to make. The video says it all; take a look at

- I would be interested to hear your reaction.

 

[34C]

The use of cheap miniature magnets enables a good simplification of the AJ coupling principle. I should think it will win a following.

(Personally, while I think the AJ coupling ingenious, that it looks nothing like a prototype coupler 'kills it' for me. But I very much like
the idea of using miniature magnets in this way and it is giving me 'thoughts' for a different application.)

 

[Graham Allen]

Of course, one doesn't have to use these little magnets; any ferrous metal dropper could be used - however, that would require a stronger electromagnet (or static magnet in some cases) and they might tend to "grab" at any metal wheel axles as they pass overhead, resulting in potential jerkiness in the motion of the train.

 

[Jim Pairman]

A simplified AJ was described by Lisa Milne, some years ago.
It had only one bend and was said to be just like conventional AJs in its workings - it was claimed that it would couple with conventional AJs
I have never got around to making and trying these but have meant to do so for some considerable time.
Jim P

 

[Mike Marshall]

I am interested in how the simplified AJ Coupling by Lisa Milne is made and operates but have not been able to find any further information. Is there a website with details and drawings, please?

 

[Jim Pairman]

If you search RM Web for “P4me” you will get some links.
If you can’t find it, send me a pm and I will email you scans of my copies of the piece, when I find it!
Jim P