I don¡¯t get why some use the HO #5 couplers to get ¡°closer¡± coupling. Prototype distance between car ends is 3¡¯ other than modern day cushion draft couplings. I¡¯ve found that the 802¡¯s give that prototypical 3 foot distance. As a retired 31 year railroader I sure appreciated that amount of room to go between to couple air hoses, anything less would¡¯ve been difficult, even before I put on the added weight!
? ? ?Bud Rindfleisch
