Adhesive To Use For Kadee Magnetic Uncoupler

[BobZ]

Recommended? Would like to be able to remove in the future if necessary.

[Len]

I just use Scotch 2-sided tape. The package says 'permanent', but a bit of Goo-Gone loosens the sticky stuff to allow removal.

Len

[jward]

I just use Scotch 2-sided tape. The package says 'permanent', but a bit of Goo-Gone loosens the sticky stuff to allow removal.

Len

Wouldn't that raise the level of the uncoupler out of spec?

Personally, I'd use Hob-E-Tac. I've used that in the past to mount Atlas under table switch motors to plywoork with good results.

[Len]

The Scotch doublesided tape is about the same thickness as regular Scotch tape. It's never given me a problem with the uncoupler height.

Len

[BobZ]

Thanks guys. I'll try the tape.

[BobZ]

FYI. I tried the double sided Scotch Brand tape. I have a 2-6-0 that hangs up on the magnet. Magnet seems to be just slightly higher than the rails. Haven't checked the under-side of loco to see what's going on. Rolling stock seems to be ok. I'll shave a little of the ties down to lower the magnet.

[Len]

I had an 0-6-0 that would sometimes hang on a terminal/rerailer section. The 'gear bulge' was just large enough to drag on it. A couple of swipes with a flat file on the bulge fixed that. I didn't start installing magnetic uncouplers until a while after that, and the rest of my locos had more clearance underneath.

Len

[BobZ]

I noticed today that the width of the magnet may be what's causing the magnet to sit too high. It appears the both side/edges of the magnet are resting on the tie plates holding the rail. This is on both the EZ-Track and Atlas track.

[Len]

Went an looked at one of my old magnets and it has chamfered eddges on one side to prevent that. I wonder if the newer ones dropped that, or did you possibly install it upside down? If they've dropped that feature, you should be able to file or sand the corners of the magnet down to clear the rail clips.

Len

[BobZ]

Len, that's why you make the big bucks. I did have it up-side down. I will need to file down the 'gear bulge' a little since it still hangs up. Thanks.