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I have used half under the track magnets with the intensifier plate for 20+ years with great results. Also, I only use Kadee couplers. All other couplers get replaced before the car goes on the layout. The trick is how to install a Kadee #5 or equivalent. The spring needs to be have the two spring leaves bent inward slightly to add additional centering. I also apply #6 pencil lead to the spring, cover plate (inside) and both sides of the coupler shank. For mounting in Athearn cars, the top of the spring posts and back plate need to be cut down slight so the spring is not bent by the Athearn metal cover. In this case, apply pencil lead to the inside of the Athearn cover. I know hand uncoupling is popular, but too many of the end details of a car are vunerable to the various uncoupling tools that people use.
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