*N* scale: Remote uncoupling?

Model Railroader Layouts and layout building
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Hi!

I came across a site, that describes how to build an
electromagnetic uncoupler for N scale.

http://aglasshalffull.org/article-uncouplers.html

The only problem I see with that is, that the trip pins have to be bend in order
for this to work. Scary…

I do have MTL uncoupler magnets that go in between the rails, but I’m not
to pleased with the look or the incidential uncoupling they can cause.

I looked at the only’N’dcc uncouplng (http://www.onlyndcc.com/), but that is
a rather pricy solution.

Are there any other remote solutions out there, short of having a magnet on
a hinge and pulling it up and down with a cable? (shudder…)

Thanks!

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I thought Micro Trains/Kadee made a under the table uncoupler magnet that used a push button switch? I do believe they mount under the track similar to the GlassHalfFull web site.

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I am only aware of a permanent under the table MTL magnet. No push button…

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Kyle,
Here’s a link to what Dthurman was describing:
http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page86.htm
Note that Kadee makes it for HO. I don’t know if it can be “fudged” for N.
Bob
NMRA Life 0543

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