Re: On3/On30 diesel project...

kcsivils Wrote:
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> You might want to keep in mind the issue of
> coupler height. On3 is higher than what is
> commonly used for On30. Also some On30 modelers
> use the scale/gauge combination as poor man's On3
> and mount the couplers at the On3 height.
>
> You may want to plan to have a way to mount
> couplers at both heights or plan for an easy
> modification to allow the modeler to mount the
> type of coupler at the height he/she chooses.
>
> KD-803s and the San Juan Evolution are commonly
> used for On3 and some On30. KD-5 and KD-26 are
> common HO scale sized couplers used by On30
> modelers.

Good points. I don't think we have honestly thought that far ahead. That being said, it shouldn't be too difficult to do a On3 coupler height and On30 coupler height at the choice of the modeler. I think me personally, I will be staying with the HO height for the time being.