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OK, I get the impression that I should go with Kadee couplers. The next question is about the numbers on those things. I've seen #5 longs, #3, #9...those may not be accurate numbers, but I know that I've seen different types of Kadee couplers. It does make more sense to go with replacing the wheels rather than the whole trucks. I guess I hadn't even thought of that as an option. Lastly, for now, how do you generally uncouple those couplers? I've seen the Rix Products uncoupler and all of the under track, in track, devices, but do they disconnect easily? I've had a bear of a time getting those stupid black hook couplers uncoupled. It gets to the point that I pick the car up and give it a little twist to the side to disconnect it. Funny thing is, I never see a giant hand come out of the sky and disconnect real boxcars in this fashion. Thanks again for all of the great input. Darrin
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