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    Re: Self-Centering extended coupler —Thomas Cook
   Very nice design. No springs either! I will definitely try it. The slack action, as you mentioned, is a concern, but kudos to the design that allows you to push and still have the coupler pivot. "Christopher Masi" <cmasi@cmasi.chem.tulane.edu> wrote (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Self-Centering extended coupler —Christopher Masi
    Yes, I am concerned that the slack action could result in a high failure rate, especially if there is not a strong structure at the end of the car to help keep the coupler attached to the car. Thanks for the kudos. The design occurred to me when I (...) (24 years ago, 8-Aug-00, to lugnet.trains)
 

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