N Gauge Corridor Connectors

[Mr Sprue]

I think 9 inches is the lowest you can really accept for N gauge, so the question here is has Dr Al tested these bespoke couplings on this radius? 

[Dr Al]

I'm still struggling to see how this negotiates anything but the widest radius curves?

Because the Mk1s have a close coupling system that extends on curves! This is the whole point and I can illustrate below:

Mk1s on a straight piece of track (one short shank rapido, one standard):



Same Mk1s on 9" radius curve. The couplers are forced to extend due to the mechanism so clearance is maintained:



Same Mk1s on 9" reverse curve. The worst case, and this is also fine as at least one coupler is always extended:



Thus there is never a problem. The same is true for Dapol Gresleys and Farish Mk2s. However the longer buffers on Farish staniers means these don't work.

HTH,
Alan

[Barry M]

Thanks for clarifying.
Great photo descriptions.

[Barry M]

We are just trying to provide a choice!
Not sure how much short couplings are?
Personally, I think there's still a gap showing in the close coupling method - which you say can be filled?
It's about choice & preference.

[Dr Al]

I think what's become apparent in this thread (and that I didn't realise, and find surprising) is that a lot of folk are spending premium money on these coaches without realising the capabilities they actually have - I think Bachmann must have missed an advertising trick here.

As for any residual gap - this is only visible directly side on, so from almost every viewing angle the coaches look completely closed up (apart from tight curves).

It's an elegent solution IMHO for coaches so equipped - of course there are plenty that are not whereby other solutions (such as that suggested) are viable.

Cheers,
Alan

[Dr Al]

Also on DMU's I don't think I'd be able to use close couplings as they don't have the adjustable coupling system the latest Farish mk1's have.

You can still make significant improvement - for 101, 108, 150 etc you can fit Dapol Knuckles to close the gap right up (yes, I've done that too). For the Dapol 156 it's not necessary as the right combination of short couplings (supplied) and corridor connectors (supplied) give touching gangways.

Dapol Gresleys work fine, so I'd suspect other Dapol's work ok. Dapol Mk3s can be close coupled using their (supplied in the box) short shank fixed knuckles.

HTH,
Alan

[Branchie]

Not sure that recent discussions are fair to the OP and his venture.

[daveg]

Interesting but still looking forward to trying the connector.

My mix of coaches will probably make these the best solution.

Dave G

[Barry M]

Not sure that recent discussions are fair to the OP and his venture.

Thank you, much appreciated. But wasn't for me to highlight.

[Barry M]

I have received a packet today but as its Monday im not allowed into the railway realm!! Tomorrow i shall be looking into the product, what i have seen so far is excellent quality card cut to perfection without burrs of scuffs
Watch this space!

I feel like a turkey on Christmas Eve who's not quite sure if he's made it or not!!
Lol!!😂

[Newportnobby]

Just waiting for some Tacky Wax to arrive and then I'll be testing them, too.

[Barry M]

I have received a packet today but as its Monday im not allowed into the railway realm!! Tomorrow i shall be looking into the product, what i have seen so far is excellent quality card cut to perfection without burrs of scuffs
Watch this space!

Myself & Mark will be at Warley too on Saturday!!
We might have a few with us!!
😉

I feel like a turkey on Christmas Eve who's not quite sure if he's made it or not!!
Lol!!😂

Ha lol i think not! Ill take them to Walrey on. Sunday, let Ben A and Demu have a looksie!

[mk1gtstu]

Are they available to buy yet?


cheers, Stu.

[Barry M]

I have received a packet today but as its Monday im not allowed into the railway realm!! Tomorrow i shall be looking into the product, what i have seen so far is excellent quality card cut to perfection without burrs of scuffs
Watch this space!

I feel like a turkey on Christmas Eve who's not quite sure if he's made it or not!!
Lol!!😂

Ha lol i think not! Ill take them to Walrey on. Sunday, let Ben A and Demu have a looksie!

Myself and Mark will be at Warley on Saturday! We'll have some with us!!

[Barry M]

Are they available to buy yet?


cheers, Stu.

Stu,
Nearly, we've sent some out for review. We want to make sure they are what we claim!
We'll take on board the feedback and then consider if they're ready for release.