Looking good Norm. I may try a couple of the Atlas couplers after seeing these. The coupler boxes are a much better look than the Kadee and the fit snug up against the car. They look great on the tank car.
Are you painting the couplers ? I usually start with a coat of Grimy Black. Then follow with a light coat of some Flouquil Rail Brown. Almost out of it. Trying to match the color as everyone has a different take on Rail Brown. Didn't care for True Colors version. The best I've seen is Micromarks as far as a match to the Floquil. I prefer a light coating as I want them to function with the Kadee track magnets. The main goal is to hide the shiny brass spring. Often wondered if I could just chemically blacken the spring. I've tried the newer Kadee's with the concealed spring and more prototypical knuckle. On my layout the 805's just seem to work better with how I placed my uncoupling magnets. I've got a couple of Atlas cars to do. Think I'll give the Atlas version them a try after seeing yours.
