QUOTE (Del @ 11 Sep 2008, 20:16) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I am new to rail modeling and wondered about using uncouplers in sidings and other areas of track. I have a couple of questions:
1. will the train uncouple every wagon/ coach that rides over it.
2. can it be set so that it will not uncouple.
3. more importantly can I make this work electrically.
I appreciate any help and assistance.
Thanks.
Hi Del,
Welcome to the forum,
The peco uncoupler you mention i have seen used in layout as to how effective they are i'm not sure used via a small metal strip curved around a penny i believe and glued to the coupling underside, when passed over the magnet each wagon in theory should be able to be seperated from a rake individually how reliable it is i cannot guarentee, PL -25 is the electro version they make.
Dependant on scale and type of stock a more reliable way of uncoupling are Kadee (00)/ microtrains (N) though as has been covered in other areas of the forum conversion of British stock to either of the above needs significant modification .
1. will the train uncouple every wagon/ coach that rides over it.
2. can it be set so that it will not uncouple.
3. more importantly can I make this work electrically.
I appreciate any help and assistance.
Thanks.

Hi Del,
Welcome to the forum,
The peco uncoupler you mention i have seen used in layout as to how effective they are i'm not sure used via a small metal strip curved around a penny i believe and glued to the coupling underside, when passed over the magnet each wagon in theory should be able to be seperated from a rake individually how reliable it is i cannot guarentee, PL -25 is the electro version they make.
Dependant on scale and type of stock a more reliable way of uncoupling are Kadee (00)/ microtrains (N) though as has been covered in other areas of the forum conversion of British stock to either of the above needs significant modification .