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I use the RIX magnetic tool and bamboo skewers sharpened to a point. As pointed out earlier, the RIX tool can be to big to fit between cars. FYI you place the sharp point of the skewer between the two movable hands of the magnetic couplers and give a clockwise twist to separate the two couplers. I have electromagnetic's installed in places I can't reach. You can make a neat improvement on the permanant magnet uncoupler by hinging one end of it and using nylon string and eyehooks threaded into the bottom of your subroadbed. Pulling the string brings the magnet up to the bottom of the track for uncoupling. Afterwards letting tension off the string lets the magnet swing down away from the track preventing false uncouplings (my major reason for not using the permanant magnet uncouplers that mount between the rails). Also, if the magnets are mounted between the rails your trip pins on the couplers have to be adjusted just right to work. I think they are supposed to be 1/32" over the railhead, but not over 3/64" . This is not a lot of leeway. I also suggest you purchase the Kadee #205 coupler height guage to get your couplers and trip pins adjusted to the same height. Good luck with the layout. I can't think of a better way to bring you and your sons together.
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