@Tom Stoltz posted:A fair number of S gaugers use Kadee #5s. They have much closer coupling... some even think they look closer to S scale in size. And they don't have that slack action, easier to put together, and the new whisker versions are even better.
Tom Stoltz
in Maine
I've had a few cars with both, I definitely prefer the appearance of the 802 / 808. I think the #5 is too small. But I do understand why folks use them - way cheaper!