Kadee Couplers

[Anonymous]

I am considering useing Kadee #58 couplers on my future car and loco acquisitions as opposed to the # 5s. However I allready have rolling stock equipped with the #5s
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My question is; Am I headed for problems by mixing the two scales of couplers? I might add that I do have a loop for watching trains (grand kids) but my primary interest is in operatons.

Any thoughts?

Joe

[dehusman]

The only difference is some small changes in dimensions to make the #58 head closer to scale size. They are both the same "scale" and are both compatible.

Dave H.

[willy6]

I started switching to #58's about a year ago with good success, the only problem is you cannot buy them in bulk like the #5's. I contacted Kadee about this and they said they have no intentions of selling bulk at this time.

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry about the use of scale instead of size.

Thank you for your input.

Joe

[Anonymous]

I use 58's and 5's together with no problems. Probably the biggest drawback is that the 58's make the 5's look too big....

Guy