Re: Different coupler types on the same layout
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My reason for starting off with?#5 couplers was the fact that I had a lot of them after changing over from HO.. I do use the 800 series on cars that I take to the club display. Ken G. ? On Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 5:57?PM Bud Rindfleisch via <BlackDiamondRR=[email protected]> wrote: 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! |
ken garber