Not wishing to butcher nice AM track in order to have automatic uncoupling ala the old days, I used regular AF remote uncouplers mounted under the table, with only minor modification. Basically a block of wood cut to thickness such that when laid on the top of the fiber or bakelite pad, it was the same height as the metal housing of the uncoupler. Take a section of K&S brass U-channel just wide enough to snugly fit over the two metal ribs that comprise the actual uncoupling bar of the original uncoupler ( this channel fits on them upside down ). Measure the distance from the channel up thru the layout, thru the roadbed and the ties. Cut a length of K&S 3/16" dia. rod whatever that measurement is. Solder the rod to the channel. Drill hole thru layout, roadbed, ties big enough for rod to slip thru without binding. Mount modified uncoupler under table, check length of rod, should "just" clear tops of ties. Remove uncoupler, drill and tap rod for number 4-40 screw. Take another piece of K&S channel, this time with base down, shape to resemble the acutating bars of original uncoupler, height will not be the same since AM rail height not the same as ACG, round ends as were ACG so weights don't catch. Drill hole for number 4 screw. Mount assembly less the last piece of channel under layout, attach new acutating channel to post with screw, add wires, electricity, have fun uncoupling. Can provide sketch ( better than the 1,000 ( +/- ) word description above.
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