I started about 8 years ago installing KD 805's on my rolling stock. Having my trackage already put down and wanting to use the KD 809 magnets, I did not want to modify the track to install the supplied amplifier plate with the kit. I found some 1/32" thick steel stock which I could use as a shim to bring the magnets to just under rail head height atop the wood ties on my Gargraves and Ross track. I cut the metal stock to the width and length of the magnets and adhered them to the top of the ties leaving room for the wheel flanges. I them placed the magnets atop the plates. Adjustment of the coupler hook is critical but they have worked very well. I installed visible vertical painted posts as a visual marker of the position of the magnet section so I can see where they are from a distance.
