Help !!! I've installed Kadees on most of my passenger and freight cars. I would like to have the delayed action uncoupling while switching. I ordered some 3 rail kadee uncoupler magnets and super glued the pair on either side of the center rail on MTH Scaletrax.
The problem is the couplers do not move to the side enough to uncouple. I did not put the enclosed steel plate under the track since I glued the magnets. What have I done wrong.
I would really appreciate any help.
Ron
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Although I do not use them, I have heard that that "enclosed steel plate" is reportedly a factor in increasing the magnetic strength of the magnets on either side of the center rail.
Laidoffsick will be able to tell you for sure, as he uses the magnets a lot.
Good afternoon
It is best that you use all four magnets and the metal plate for the strongest pull. Also all the couplers should be mounted on the rolling stock as close to perfect as you can get. Best to go by the included directions. Use the Kadee gauge. Make sure everything moves easy. If every thing is installed correctly, you might need to practice your driving skills they don't need a lot of movement. Gentle.
Like Hot Water said Laidoffsick is the person you want I believe He did a nice video on this subject.
Clem k
OK I watched Laid Off Sicks videos and I think I know what to do.
Thanks guys.
Ron
I was just going to say...... 
Spacing is critical with those, and you need to use the plate. Once the height is correct, and your coupler heights are correct, they work as intended every time.
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