QUOTE: Originally posted by mac 4884 They both have their advantages & disadvantages. The kadyee look better & are easier to switch & detach with, whereas they uncouple on grades, some long trains &, on rough routes, also freight coupler shanks vary in height causing uncoupling on curves. Also kadyees tend to lose springs, but they are also made of metal to handle immense weight, whereas hornhook(plastic) will break on heavy trains. Good luck!
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