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[quote user="ATLANTIC CENTRAL"]we like automatic coupling and use NMRA track standards - gathering range is an issue - operation takes priority over appearance.[/quote] Operation does take priority.  In my case, prototypical operation.  Sergents dont have any issues with NMRA track standards; in fact, they work where Kadees fail.  I can couple on most curve radii that the rolling stock will work on (I have not tested less than 18"), with no intevention from me other than positioning the couplers, just like a brakeman or conductor (depending on era).   Automatic coupling is accomplished by opening the knuckle prior to backing up to the car (like the professionals do).  Aligning couplers does take some practice.  The gathering range is small.  While it isnt an issue for me, I can see how it could be an issue for some. [quote user="ATLANTIC CENTRAL"]Wheelsets - only code 110 here, because code 88 wheelsets just look silly with that big gap between the wheel and the side frame, and code 110 likes the NMRA track work better.[/quote] I dont disagree that the gap is a little large, but the same could be said about 110's width. I have never had an issue with code 88, that having been said, I have only used them with Peco code 100, Peco Code 83 and Micro Engineering Code 83, possibly Shinohara. Ive never tested them on other brands (as far as I know). And by the way, this is also NMRA track work.... <a href="https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/S-3.1%202006.01.pdf">https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/S-3.1%202006.01.pdf</a>
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