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Subject: 
Re: kadee coupler questioner
Newsgroups: 
lugnet.trains
Date: 
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
> 
> 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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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 (...) (21 years ago, 28-Jul-05, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.town) ! 

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