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Kadee #5s have been the standard for a long time. But they are oversize for HO scale. Some of the specialty ones are "scale" couplers which means they are closer to what the real size of the coupler should be. But, the scale couplers, being smaller, are much more sensitive to bad track. There are also offset shank couplers which will either raise or lower the coupler height. I use good old #5s on my layout, and dont plan on replacing them. They work great, so why should I? For uncoupling I use wooden barbecue skewers, Just stick in in between the couplers and give it a little twist. I choose them over magnets because: <br />1. I can uncouple wherever I want to <br />2. There are no unsightly magnets between my rails <br />3. I dont have to worry about installing magnets <br />4. I dont have to pay for magnets (skewers are $2 for 100 here)
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