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Re: kadee coupler questioner
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lugnet.trains
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Fri, 29 Jul 2005 02:18:55 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Ondrew Hartigan wrote:
> Hey all,
> Over the past 3 weeks or so I have been talking with Kadee quality products
> about the possibilities of making fully functional Magne-Matic couplers for Lego
> trains. They have kindly asked me to gather some data from you concerning this
> possibility so I have made a questioner for you to fill out. This is an amazing
> opportunity to further our hobby so be honest and detailed in your answers.
> Also please stay on topic so I can get the info to Kadee more quickly.
YEEEHAAAA!!!!!
> Feel free to use photos and links in your answers
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> 1. How do you mount your couplers to the wheel sets “trucks”?
A 2x3 round end plate stuck to the end of the truck.
> 2. Do you have any interest in functional Magne-Matic couplers for Lego trains? No Lego modifications would be necessary.
I shorely do! Automatic switching anyone? Yipee!!! Plus, it'll just plum look
cool. Not Lego, granted, but they're not gonna make knuckle couplers anytime
soon.
> 3. Would you prefer the original pin style mount, Technic axles, or Technic hole?
Technic pin or hole.
> 4. How many of your trains would you outfit with couplers?
My "masterpieces." Depending on the cost, maybe as many as I could.
> 5. How much do you think is a reasonable price per train car (2 couplers)?
Under $2 preferably, under $5 definitely.
> 6. Are there any special properties you would like to see incorporated into a Lego compatible Kadee coupler?
Stud(s) on the coupler proper would be nice, though not necessary. More
important perhaps, would be making them a certain number of studs across, so
they could be hidden (F style diesel noses come to mind) easily.
Hope this works out, best of luck, and you rock!!!
-Stefan-
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