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I body mounted all my old Tyco, AHM, etc. cars couplrs and replaced the wheels with metal ones long time ago. I still have problems backing up with long cars that have truck/talgo mounted couplers. Recently, I have body mounted the couplers on these long cars, but used a long shank coupler. So far, they seem to work better. On sharp curves I have an occassional derailment, but long equipment requires broader curves. I think what you are referring to from the 60's is the truck mounted horn hooks out performing body mounted horn hooks. I know I get better performance from body mounted knuckle couplers preferably Kadee. If a car comes with another brand of knuckle coupler I will run it until it gives problems then replace it with Kadee. Maybe try body mounting one or two of your cars, try them out in some switching situations with curves and grades and see if they do better than the talgo mounted ones. Please keep us informed.
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