Ed;Thanks for the response. Fair enough. I understand as you mentioned, it
would'nt really be an issue condusive to new recruits.In restrospect, I'm sure
that the product will get it's proper reviews and comparisons when it does come
out. I had not been informed of problems with the HO version, which is
unfortunate.Just means a further delay for us S scalers. Thanks again for the
update and viewpoint. Regards,Mike B.
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:15 -0700
Subject: Re: {S-Scale List} Sargents
As much as I like Sargents, they are having trouble with their HO
production. Until these issues are solved it's not likely they will devote
much effort to S. They don't even mention S on the website. I would rather
see an update at a later time when, and if, they are available. Don't forget
we are trying to reach new modelers to S. It won't help them for us to
speculate on what a proposed coupler might look like. Ed KozlowskySanford,
Mainewww.SScale.org
From: Michael Byers <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 10:47 AM
Subject: RE: {S-Scale List}
Coupler Problems.......(if any)
Ed;
You said you did not want to discuss any couplers that are not currently
available, but I would like to see an exception to the rule for the (up
coming?-whenever it finally shows up) Sergent couplers included in this
conversation.
I would imagine that there is interest in the past design experiences &
applications along with the perspective revised design. I myself, have a strong
interest in these and would like to see some type of comparisons regarding the
Sergents. These couplers are a long time coming and I assume there are many
guys looking forward to its release. It would be nice to see how it would stack
up to some of the more common varieties. Regardless, I am looking forward to
the discussion and should be well received.
Thanks, Mike Byers
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From: [email protected]
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:15:36 -0700
Subject: {S-Scale List} Coupler Problems.......(if any)
Gents….
I am beginning to prepare a comprehensive (I hope) article about couplers for
S scale. I intend to discuss Kadee S, Kadee HO, SHS, Walthers HO and AM’s
dummy coupler in some detail. I am not planning to discuss any other couplers
unless they are currently commercially available. Please let me know if I have
omitted any brand or type coupler that is currently commercially available. I
was thinking it might be good to solicit comments from everyone regarding their
experiences – both good and bad
– with the above couplers. I am particularly interested in learning of
specific situations where a particular coupler solved an unusual problem when
no other coupler would suffice. Also, what are the shortcomings or dislikes of
each coupler. Is there a common problem with the trip pin working loose from
the knuckle casting on some couplers? And, not to be negative, what are the
features you really like the most about each coupler. What are its unique
advantages? My goal is to cover all the bases as thoroughly as possible.
Please let me know your thoughts so that I can include them in the article.
OFF LIST would probably be better, but I don’t personally particularly care.
If you want to share experiences on list, let’s go for it! Thanks….Ed
L.www.sscale.org
