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Norton posted:I made new ones closer to prototype. Then moved the couplers inward so the diaphrams touch. The kinematic feature allows running on even 042 (maybe tighter).  

Prototype on left with I beam support behind the tube.

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Original and replacement diaphrams.

Result after moving couplers inward about 1/4".

If you could mount the kadees on a bar so the kinematic feature was retained you would have the best of both worlds. For myself close coupling trumps scale coupler appearance. At some point the thumb tacks may be removed as they are redundant. How many use passenger cars in switching exercises?

 

Pete

Thanks Pete. I like where you went with those. What material did you use for the new diaphragms?

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