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I do have to wonder about the spacing issue: I have before me 2 boxcars,both with #802's; a PRS and an AM model. the spacing is real close (almost spot-on) to 7/16".

If I then measure a couple of #5 equipped cars (in this case an AM caboose and an SSA hopper) I get the same measurement-7/16". I also tried this with a few AF cars I've put "5's" on and I get the same results.

 

Hi Mark,

 

Not a problem.  To tell you the truth, I can only guess it is the internal spring that causes the 802 to stretch... I believe they call it 'slack action'.  A friend brought over some scale AM streamliners with 802s attached.  To me, they looked like Flyer link passenger cars converted to knuckle.  The space was terrible.  So it might only be noticeable when the train is in motion and the slack action stretches out.  This same friend later converted everything to the #5 family.

 

Also seems to me that I've seen the space with freight cars and definitly I have read about it on other lists.  I'm not a sclae guy so things like that shouldn't bother me, but it stuck out like a sore thumb. 

 

I will look into the Walters clone that John mentioned.  John, do they have the variations that the #5 family has?  How about uncoupling?  I've tried the new (to me) Kadee whisker design and liked them a lot.

 

Tom Stoltz

in Maine

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
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