OO hornby Points
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Gray said
Hi Ed thanks for the reply. I was wondering what are the options regarding uncoupling with the hornby couplers that are already on the wagons. I don’t want to change them partly because of the cost and I don’t want to damage them.
From “Post #292,217”, 4th June 2025, 9:51 pm
The 'Kirby' coupling system involves attaching bent paperclips to the bottom of the Hornby tension lock couplings and then using magnets to uncouple.
There's a lot of threads on here about it and I had a fair bit of success with the system when I had an 00 layout.
This is an example started by Doug.
Uncoupling with Neodymium magnets – Your Model Railway
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Claus Ellef said
Looks like a very cosy spot for a railway. Congratulations!
From “Post #292,220”, 7th June 2025, 12:13 am
Thanks Claus, I’ve created a bit of space for myself.
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Thanks Ed, I’ll look into different options using the original hornby couplers. My telescopic magnet is doing a fine job for now.Ed said
Gray said
Hi Ed thanks for the reply. I was wondering what are the options regarding uncoupling with the hornby couplers that are already on the wagons. I don’t want to change them partly because of the cost and I don’t want to damage them.
From “Post #292,217”, 4th June 2025, 9:51 pm
The 'Kirby' coupling system involves attaching bent paperclips to the bottom of the Hornby tension lock couplings and then using magnets to uncouple.
There's a lot of threads on here about it and I had a fair bit of success with the system when I had an 00 layout.
This is an example started by Doug.
Uncoupling with Neodymium magnets – Your Model Railway
From “Post #292,221”, 7th June 2025, 6:12 am
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