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Nice job but watch out for derailments on sharp curves because there is no flexibility in the horizontal plane. I have a 009 layout (for indoor amusement) and recently replaced all the couplings with Hunt magnetic couplings. The result was frequent derailments on sharp curves so I had to change them all back.
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Thank you.
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I used 6mm x 2mm. They have a holding force of about 750 grams, which is not far off the tractive effort of even quite a large loco. Make sure the magnet faces sit slightly proud of the coupling, so that they fully connect. They do need quite a tug to disconnect!
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Hi, I may be missing something here, if so, please accept my apologies. In my head one would need two magnets a N and a S side by side, on each buffer face, otherwise you could end up with, say two N magnets meeting and repelling rather than a N and S meeting and attracting. I can see the reason for wanting to use magnets, and would be interested in trying if it can be made to work, maybe you have found something like a very small horseshoe magnet, and I am just typing the wrong words into google. Could you maybe post a link to what magnet you have used? Thanks for sharing this idea, and sorry again if I have miss read it. David
You are correct, these are handed couplers, so if your stock gets turned in service, it may not be suitable.
That is the sort of thing I was thinking, I may try that, as yes my stock does get turned as our line is an out to a ballon loop and back.
Sounds great,
