Kingsbridge - Kadee + coupling conversions

[Noel]

For completeness in this thread, 4 min video of kadee' shunting in action with uncoupling and delayed uncoupling demonstrated. The layout only needed one strategically placed under track magnet. With short 2 axle wagons it helps to ensure the wagons are close to NMRA weights for reliable coupling and uncoupling (ie without bounce or axle magnet hopping). 

There was a post over on the main FaceBook model railway group asking about Kadee's this thread might be a useful resource to those converting from tension locks to kadee's or those who wish to shunt stock without the hand of God from the model sky uncoupling wagons and coaches.

 

[Mike 84C]

Thanks for that video Noel, very interesting with only one magnet. As so many modellers are going over to Kaydee and other magnetic uncoupling systems its a pity manufacturers wont fit non magnetic wheels and axles for our market. The Americans have had them for years!

[llienoecreip]

Hey Noel, do you have any suggestions for adding Kadee's to an IRM A class model?

[Noel]

55 minutes ago, llienoecreip said:

Hey Noel, do you have any suggestions for adding Kadee's to an IRM A class model?

I think I fitted Kadee no 18s to mine, possibly 19s. I'll have a look later.