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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by potlatcher [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by WickhamMan The winning technology sets the standard and others follow. [/quote] Instead I would offer the example of knuckle couplers. Kadee answered the weak NMRA standard "horn-hook" coupler with a better design and product. The market (us modelers) recognized the superiority of Kadee's products, and virtually nullifyied the NMRA standard. And, when Kadee's patent rights ran out, suddenly every manufacturer was either making them or applying the knock-offs to their models. Sure, there are sometimes minor incompatibilities between brands, but they can be dealt with pretty easily. My point is that the market can be just as strong a force for standards than the NMRA. [/quote] For your information there is no NMRA Coupler, the X2F design which you are talking about was never ratified by the membership as the NMRA approved coupler. The manufacturers selected that design as what they would put on their cars. Most modelers selected Kadee but some such as John Allen used Baker Couplers. The NMRA is making a mistake by not having a beginning membership through divisions. When I belonged to Division 1 in the North Central Region you did not have to belong to the NMRA but many new people learned a lot from the meetings etc. One of the Divisions where I live now will not let you join the Division without being an NMRA member, I think this is a big mistake.
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