Thank you for the many replies on how to fix my errant mainline LH switch. It is now operational, seems that when I measured the levelness of the switch, it was partially off, I corrected it, and now all is well.
It is nice to have so many friends out there who are willing to chip in and help a fellow model railroader when in need. I've been following the coupler writings and must remind everyone that we've been that so many times and surveys found that the Kadee 802 is the most popular coupler, but many still use the Kadee 5, fortunately, they work well together. My other coupler concern are the simulated hoses hanging down from the couplers, many cut them off, I still use them. Another coupler factor that also fascinates me. .... Dave Engle and others write; Here's the relevant dimensions of the knuckle face height from notes I have handy: Prototype Type E 11" Prototype Type D 9" Prototype 3/4 MCB 6.75" Prototype 1/2 MCB 4.5" KD 804 15 11/16" (KD O scale coupler) KD 802/808 12" (also same as KD 803) SHS 01295 11.5" PROTO Max 10 1/8" KD 5 10 1/8" Steam Era Auto Couplers II 8 5/8" Wow! That is really fine tuning a coupler! Well, back to track work on the Reading Company's, Jefferson Central division. "S"ee Ya, Bill (Fraley)
