QUOTE (digitaldave @ 5 May 2007, 03:26)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was looking at the Dapol Class 66s, and noticed that they have an option to install different couplers, similar to the knuckle couplers used on US locos. This got me thinking, is it possible to install such couplers on Farish locos, wagons and coaches, as the Rapido couplers they use are... not the best IMHO
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Thanks,
Dave.
I have mixed feelings about dumping the Rapido couplers for Knuckle type, in the past I modelled USA N Gauge, made the mistake of mixing Micro Train and Atlas Accumate couplers, I did this because I purchased Atlas rolling stock which is fitted with the Accumates and converted everything else over the the Micro Trains couplers.
Both brands have a piece of wire that hangs down, it is intended to be a vacuum hose, when used with a magnetic uncoupler the magnetic pull activetes the coupler to disconnect (another set of problems), the biggest problem I had was with the Accumates, the wire just falls out, I found both brands cause derailments becase the wire can be to low and hits sleepers, a pair of long nosed pliers were used to bend the wire up which can be a real pain as these couplers are not that strong to begin with.
I now model N Gauge Japanese rolling stock, all fitted with Rapido's (God Bless their little Hearts).
Regards
Dave