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Kadee's are definitely the way to go - I have a mix of Athearn double-stack cars (2 5-unit articulated ones and a 3-unit drawbar set) that all use #5s and I've not had any uncoupling problems. They're more robust and reliable than other brands and also look more realistic (they have an "oily" appearence compared to the "brown plastic" of the E Z Mates). The secrets to making them work reliably are level trackwork (bumps can uncouple them) and getting the coupler height correct - Kadee's height gauge is invaluable for this. Hope this helps!
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