New coupler

[the Bach-man]

Dear Keith,
It was, and we can hope the Scale line will follow suit...
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[inkaneer]

Dear Keith,
It was, and we can hope the Scale line will follow suit...
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Seems like getting a straight answer from the Bachmann is a waste of time.  Surely someone at Bachmann knows whether there will be a "T" shank.   As for me I have seen these couplers on the 70 ton switcher and their size makes me say thanks, but no thanks!  I'm sticking with the Micro Train's.

[sumfred]

I also have this new coupler on my new 2-6-6-2 H4.  It couples ok, but trying to uncouple using the magnetic uncoupler is a hopeless task.
I'll replace it with the trusted Micro-Train coupler.
Actually a shame as this engine is superb otherwise!!!

Fred

[keithwarltier]

Hi Fred,

Could you please say which magnetic uncoupler are you trying to use.

Regards,
Keith

[sumfred]

am using the standard MT permanent magnet mounted between the rails.
Have no problems using the MT couplers.

Fred

[keithwarltier]

I've had mixed results with permanent magnets.  Are there any bad effects on an engine motor if parked over one?  Page 63 of the 3/10 N Gauge Journal describes my experience with the Kadee 708 Hon3 & N Scale Electric Uncoupler.  There have been very good results so far particularly with DCC engines.  I'm hoping for similar with the new Bachmann Farish couplers.

Keith   

[sumfred]

looked into the electromagnet uncoupler but its size (to large) did not fit my layout.
I try not to park over a magnet for that reason. (motor influence & coupler being in the uncoupled stage.

Fred

[keithwarltier]

This sounds like a need for a Kadee B-13 (renumbered UEM-4 about 40 years ago)  2 ½" x ½" x ¼" between the rails HO Electric Uncoupler.  I use these wrapped in Scotch Tape in place of the sleepers directly below the rails in N Gauge when cutting through the track support is not an option.

Kadee no longer stocks the UEM-4.  Finding a dealer of previously owned equipment who can supply them or Google or Ebay are all long shots.  Given MicroTrains has no N Scale electric uncoupler support but Kadee does, item # 708, your best try could be emailing Sam the Answer Man at Helpful Hints at www.kadee.com describing the problem as an HOn3 requirement.

Keith