11-17-2010, 07:52 AM
Sorry do you mean the #58 Scale Couplers? I went looking for #85's and couldn't find any? :oops:
As for the scale couplers, I use #58's. I started using number #5's but when I found the #58's (why doesn't anyone tell me about these things?) I decided to give them a shot instead.
In my limited experience, I find the #58's to be just as reliable as the #5's. The #58's and the #5's couple to each other no problems. The size difference is quite noticeable once you put the two together and really look at them. I don't use the supplied couplers on any of my rolling stock. One of the first things I do especially with RTR stuff is change the couplers right out of the box and put a shot of graphite in the gear boxes. Nothing frustrates me more then a coupler that gets stuck off to the side. While the supplied ones are fine, I just prefer the look and operation of the metal Kadees. They also have the #158 Whisker Couplers which I picked up a two pack of just the other day. These work very good as well so far but the whisker springs look pretty delicate, so I'd be careful handling them so they don't get broken.
Long term use and abuse may prove me wrong or otherwise. But so far I like them and the work well.
As for the scale couplers, I use #58's. I started using number #5's but when I found the #58's (why doesn't anyone tell me about these things?) I decided to give them a shot instead.
In my limited experience, I find the #58's to be just as reliable as the #5's. The #58's and the #5's couple to each other no problems. The size difference is quite noticeable once you put the two together and really look at them. I don't use the supplied couplers on any of my rolling stock. One of the first things I do especially with RTR stuff is change the couplers right out of the box and put a shot of graphite in the gear boxes. Nothing frustrates me more then a coupler that gets stuck off to the side. While the supplied ones are fine, I just prefer the look and operation of the metal Kadees. They also have the #158 Whisker Couplers which I picked up a two pack of just the other day. These work very good as well so far but the whisker springs look pretty delicate, so I'd be careful handling them so they don't get broken.
Long term use and abuse may prove me wrong or otherwise. But so far I like them and the work well.