Not a stupid question. They fit into the NEM socket on each coach and form a semi permanent link for rakes of coaches. So once they’re coupled and placed on the layout the coaches will run as a fixed formation, in the same way the twin pipe supplied couplings work, except with an improved appearance.
cbrailways
Western Thunderer
Not if you’re splitting rakes. My operating will have short fixed rakes so they work well, suspect they’ll be as good on longer formations too.
A long time ago I used body mounted Kadee #5’s on Mainline mk1’s quite successfully which allowed uncoupling. I was using EM and B7 points minimum radii.
After a couple of cold ones (see above), I dun some painting. Halfords grey primer followed with a coat of their camouflage brown. Next step is to live with it for a few days running it with a wide variety of stock and make sure all electrical areas are clear of paint and detritus.
Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
A good example of how decent chaired bullhead track in OO looks.
The A44 recently left the building to its new owner. It was interesting doing a coach kit after many years of having done one, not sure I’m wanting to rush back to doing another. It certainly ups my respect of Larry and others who do these professionally.
In for a new project is this non runner, a contemporary release Grafar N gauge 08. A quick check indicated the motor was u/s, so I’m awaiting a replacement to fit.
Jon Gwinnett
Western Thunderer
I love the look of Finetrax, but suspect I would never have the patience or skill. Maybe one day an N version of Ready to lay bullhead or similar will appear.
It really does show what some of the potential of N is, when you step away from streamline type track. I was pleasantly surprised as to how well this point went together.
Subsequently the 08’s big brother arrived, and despite not being particularly interested in O gauge, this rendition of the 08 has ticked the box for me. I’m not sure we’ll see an O Shelfie, but I’m not ruling it out!