Wayne 37901 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Afternoon, I was in my local (model shop, not pub ) today and noticed they were selling magnetic strip in rolled form. I can't remember the make of it but I was wondering if one could use this for Kadee couplings... Has anyone had any joy with this? If it's possible to use this then it would save me having to order Kadee magnets. I'm aiming to have my magnets placed beneath the track for a more prototypical look... TIA Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I always thought that the Kadee magnets were of a special design and magnetic field to throw the hook sideways and that they didn't work with any old magnet. But that may just be a rumour put about by a salesman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 You will probably find that the magnetic strip is not strong enough to work as a Kadee uncoupler, let alone one beneath the track, even if the polarity is correct (which isn't likely). You'd probably do better with rare earth magnets and a piece of steel like the "Totally Hidden Uncoupler" - review here http://www.gardenmetalmodels.com/magnets/Totally%20Hidden%20Uncoupler%20Review%20MRN%200907.pdf Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgeloco Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I couldn't make them work with other magnets, of varying strengths, including an "OH MY GOODNESS" one from a hard drive. None worked. Mind you, I'm having trouble making the real kadee ones work too. They sure kick the couplers over when not coupled, but coupled - well that's a different story. Any way, I have digressed. I don't think other magnets do the trick. Michael. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady_Ava_Hay Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I doubt that rolled magnetic strip would pack enough magnetic power to operate a Kadee. The only way to try is to puzzle out how the Kadee uncoupler magnet actually works and substitute the magnetic strip. I am not sure whether the Kadee uses magnetic attraction of steel / iron or the polarity of magnets to do the deed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 I'm having trouble making the real kadee ones work too.<img src="http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/public/style_emoticons/default/angry.gif" /> <br />They sure kick the couplers over when not coupled, but coupled - well that's a different story. Did you remember to do the Kadee Shuffle ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi guys, Thanks for the replies so far on this one, it's looking like it's a no go then... Just thought it would be worth asking in case anyone had done it before. Oh well, will have get those Kadee magnets ordered then I guess. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_long Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 No the poles of the Kadee magnets are not the same as a traditional magnet, they reside on the narrow sides(depth) of the kadee magnets and not the main faces. It si possible to use small powerful disc magnets but it can be fiddly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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