07-11-2009, 06:18 PM
Russ, good work in starting a fine thread!
Being a link and pin fan...and having a well below average level of interest in operation, I can see that I am the target audience for Sergents. I really don't care for Kadee style magnetic uncoupling...or Kadee whiskers. How many people use magnetic uncoupling? I personally don't know if it is a majority or minority of modelers. Most of my equipment has Kadees as I prefer the look and performance of Kadees to horn-hook, loop, etc couplers...and I prefer their metal construction and springs to most of their competitors (I use McHenry's on my Rivarossi and IHC passenger cars).
Certainly Sergents aren't for everyone...in the same way that sound, Proto:87, and narrow gauge aren't either. (my brother absolutely hates all three...I am quite fond of them!)
Being a link and pin fan...and having a well below average level of interest in operation, I can see that I am the target audience for Sergents. I really don't care for Kadee style magnetic uncoupling...or Kadee whiskers. How many people use magnetic uncoupling? I personally don't know if it is a majority or minority of modelers. Most of my equipment has Kadees as I prefer the look and performance of Kadees to horn-hook, loop, etc couplers...and I prefer their metal construction and springs to most of their competitors (I use McHenry's on my Rivarossi and IHC passenger cars).
Certainly Sergents aren't for everyone...in the same way that sound, Proto:87, and narrow gauge aren't either. (my brother absolutely hates all three...I am quite fond of them!)
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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