[madon37s]

Hi Guys
I am looking for some help here with a problem i am getting with Peco uncoupling ramps with my smaller shunting engines, Bachmann 04 being one of them and also some rolling stock that seems to rise over them and sometimes uncouple even when the tension is on!!

Can anyone help me with an easy alternative to these ramps and if you can explain :-

1. Where to get them

2. How you would fit them

3. How they will work.

Your help as always very gratefully received.

Kind regards
Paul

 

[madon37s]

QUOTE (Doug @ 12 Nov 2008, 12:50) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You can get a manual uncoupling ramp that stays down until you move a lever that raises it (Hornby R617).

You can get an electric uncoupling ramp that does the same, but is operated remotely (Hornby R8244 + R8243).

Or you can ditch the tension lock system altogether and get something else instead (one idea here).

Hi Doug and thanks for reply. I have just looked at the Hornby website and the R617 seems to be an automatic uncoupler just like the peco one's!!
It doesn't mention that they are manually operated. Any idea's Doug or have i read the description wrong perhaps.
The Kadee is a good idea but would be a massive undertaking by me to change all my rolling stock.

Many thanks for your input
Kind regards
Paul

 

[madon37s]

Hi Patrick many thanks for the tip

Could you tell me what thickness of acetate you use and how you glue it to the track etc.

Many thanks again
Kind regards
Paul

 

[madon37s]

Hi Patrick and David

Many thanks for your helpful tips i shall look out for that stuff and have a go

Kind regards
Paul