https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/07/ho-car-hitches-and-remote-hitching.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ho-car-hitches-and-remote-hitching Model railroads and model trains Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:05:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/07/ho-car-hitches-and-remote-hitching.html#comment-4315 Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:05:51 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2706#comment-4315 I have changed all my couplings to Kadee as these look and operate better than the others and the draft boxes are readily availabe here in new Zealand. I model early Americian around 1936 and the Virginia and Truckee line. I also use under rail magnets to operater the couplings so that they are not visable between the rails to look more authentic. I hope this helps with your choice.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2013/07/ho-car-hitches-and-remote-hitching.html#comment-4268 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 06:56:40 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=2706#comment-4268 Some of the top couplers are Kadee, Intermountain, E-Z Mate, among a wide selection, Each is compatible with the others. Prices vary and you need to decide whether you want to use the metal shank or the plastic ones, There are several uncoupling devices, both annual and electrical. I would suggest picking up several “how to” magazines before doing much of anything. There are a number of publications available to assist all degrees of modelers from the newest beginner to the master whose name is recognized worldwide,

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