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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by howmus I like the handheld uncoupling magnets. I have in the last 2 years removed all the permanent uncouplers that I had on the layout. The under the track (only had one.) would uncouple the last few cars of every train that went over it. The on-the-ties type is diffucult to get just right unless you are using code 100 track. I have, however used them with hand laid code 70 track and had them work. I have used only one electro-magnetic type, but it gave probably the best performance of the ones that I have used. Again it may be difficult to get installed just right if you are not using code 100 and requires a hole through the layout as it sits partly under the layout. I will consider putting these in places that I cannot reach with the hand held uncoupler. The other problem is that it is hard to disguise them in the track unless you happen to have a road crossing right there. Also, uncoupling and then backing the cars into place is not very prototypical for operation. just my [2c]. [/quote] I read an article that reviewed a new handheld uncoupler last month. Gave it a very good review, I think I left the magazine in a hotel though because I can not find it now. Anyone else see that article? Most likely would have been a December '04 magazine. I don't think it was Model Railroader.
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