M. Matthews Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Morning all!I’m currently searching for some of these couplings but everywhere seems to be out of stock? Did these just sell ridiculously well or are they not released yet? Just that there’s videos of various YouTubers reviewing them.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5Dublo2 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 They were included with some carriages - so it is possible that the YouTubers got them with carriages and not as a stand alone purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Matthews Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 I was aware they came with certain carriages, but as you’ll see in the linked video, they guy clearly has a pack of them marked R7399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 If you're specifically after magnetic couplings, the Hornby products are 'a finished product', but Hunt Couplings also sell lots of different NEM pocket mounted couplings.Their quality has increased in the last couple of years - I have had some pull the magnets out, others not fit (too big) or not fit (too small) in the NEM pockets.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 If you're specifically after magnetic couplings, the Hornby products are 'a finished product', but Hunt Couplings also sell lots of different NEM pocket mounted couplings.Their quality has increased in the last couple of years - I have had some pull the magnets out, others not fit (too big) or not fit (too small) in the NEM pockets.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. Matthews Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 I already have a variety of hunt couplings which have been good for shorter rakes, but on larger ones I have found them unreliable. The Hornby ones looked to have a bit more strength in them.Sorry I don’t understand what you mean by “finished product” if you could explain for me?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 The 'finished product' reference was they look like a good moulding, whereas certainly some Hunt's Couplings do appear obviously to be '3D printed'.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I pre ordered some of these and they got delivered. I don't think they had many as I am sure I ordered two packs and only got one. Yes they are are a much better product than the Hunt couplings. I first saw them on a carriage I ordered. That is what really annoys me about Hornby come up with something really good and then don't make enough. It is not as if they are locos that cost a lot to produce. It seems to be a philosophy from the 1960s where you try and engineer a shortage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim-344602 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 They have definitely been issued. I had several packets on pre-order and they were delivered toward the beginning of Feb. Looks like they have sold out. Hope some more will be produced otherwise it's going to be a waste of time using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence-361385 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I'm thinking of changing over to the new Hornby magnetic couplers and discarding the Hunt ones, of course, this depends on when thy become availble. But can someone please clarify the 20mm. Is this from the contact face of the magnets to the end face of the NEM pocket that stops the fish tail part from going any further into the pocket ?I would greatly appreciate your help.rgdsLaurie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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