My layout will operate conventionally for now, so I was looking at uncoupler tracks. I see some Gargraves ones for sale, are these effective, or does their effectiveness depend more on my rolling stock’s design ? I did note in Jim Barrett’s book about making your own uncoupler tracks, but I really don’t need more projects at this time.
Thks,
Rich
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They work for me !
I used the Gargraves UCs in my 8 track freight yard and they worked great!
I am a Gar Graves advocate. Their products are superb but sometimes expensive. I needed 5 uncoupling tracks for our new layout expansion. Our track is Gar Graves. I found on Ebay, there are many Lionel, MPC era uncoupling tracks available used. The are O-27 rail height that matches Gar Graves track rail height perfectly. Gar Graves also sells O-27 to Gar Graves pins to join tracks. The details on the track are LIONEL MPC ERA O27 UNCOUPLING TRACK 6-65149. They can easily cut in half to minimize the length of the Lionel track. They are also quite easy to wire. They can be had for a small fraction of the price of their competitors' products.
I cut out the Lionel magnet section from the middle rail, cut out the same length of GG. Solder the magnet section in. Easy to do and doesn't cost much.
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