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There's a few possible ways to uncouple cars - you can fit magnets (or electromagnets) on top of or underneath the track, there are magnetic uncoupling wands, or even a modified barbeque skewer can be used. Kadee have the magnets and an upmarket version of the skewer (moulded plastic rather than wood, and you don't need to modify it). Rix Products have the magnetic uncoupling wands (which can be variable - sometimes they work well, sometimes they don't). Personally I like the fixed magnets though you do need to know where to fit them - don't use permanant magnets on the main line as passing trains will tend to uncouple whether you want them to or not... www.kadee.com is worth a look (Kadee website). Your best bet may be to buy a few magnets and an uncoupling wand, then operate with the wand while you figure out where you want the magnets, then fix them in place. Delayed uncoupling is neat as you can put a magnet at the start of a siding and propel cars to where you need them - it allows you to uncouple and propel the car without re-coupling. Hope this is of use!
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