> "Standard" Kadee: #5 > "Scale Head" version of the #5: #58 > There's also the "whisker" version of the #58 (I believe it's the #158) > where you don't need that bronze coupler centering spring that you drop > into the coupler pocket. > > - Paul The rumor is that the whisker versions were developed when Genesis coupler pockets were designed to use the integral-spring McHenrys (I think, whatever, they're trash) and a Kadee 5 or 58 with a bronze spring won't fit into the box, as the box is too shallow. SGL E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.0.1.441) Database version: 6.12290 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List http://EL-List.railfan.net/ To Unsubscribe: http://Lists.Railfan.net/erielackunsub.html ------------------------------
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