Hello, group, I am in the final stages of installing Sergent EC87 and EN87 couplers on 198 HO passenger and freight cars, as well as 15 HO Steam Locos and one HO Diesel. ( I need one KATO NW2 so I

Mike Please do share, as that's what this group is about. I model HOn3 & HOn30. I have yet to install any HOn30, but have installed almost 200 pair in HOn3. EN87 (type E), RNB87 (short shank Sharron

Just finished 6 Sharon's using neo-lube. All 6 work well without polishing. Assembly time about 1 min each using the jig. These are even easier than the type D I was doing. So far these are real

Good to hear about the success. Mike Conder

Update on Sharon for BlackStone cars (RNB87K). After building the 6 Sharon couplers decided to mount a set in a BlackStone High Side Gondola. Perfect fit! No filing required and did not need to

Hello all, I've been using Sergent Couplers for about two years now. I also highly recommend the assembly jigs. I have both the Type E Compatible Shank jig and the Type E Narrow Shank jig and they

Hi Cameron and group members, I've ordered a set of 6 Sharon couplers, the assembly jig, and the uncoupling wand to try out on some of my Blackstone fleet. Can you tell me more about using the

What is Neolube and where do I get it? Chris Z.

I have tried the Neo-Lube, Pencil lead and now, my favorite: I use the Micro Brushes for various jobs. Found that dipping the end of the Yellow Micro Brush in powdered graphite, and gently shoving

Chris Just a quick web search and came up with this: http://www.micromark.com/neolube-2-fl-oz,8383.html also available from P.B.L. and Caboose Hobbies. John Whatis Neolube and where do I get

Jon, I seem to be the one that started this whole Neo-lube thing. Yes, this is the stuff you can get from MicroMark or PBL. I think it's way better than the pencil lubrication trick. The stuff is

Chris I’veneeded the reamer for EN87’s in my Blackstone equipment. HOn3 kits from PSC,Grandt Line Blackstone make their coupler pockets to fit Kadee 714couplers. The 714 has a slightly smaller

I found that at Micro Mark, but I wasn't sure if it was the same thing. I probably won't be getting any since I never need to order from any of those places, and I'm not going to order

Hi Dale, Thank you for providing this information. It's very helpful for what I'm looking for. I was thinking great care is needed to make sure the NeoLube doesn't get on the ball bearing (a problem

I actually could have used the reamer on some EC87's that I was putting in standard gauge cars. Since I already had these, I used them carefully with my cordless Dremel:

Pencil lead is graphite. Both Kaddee and Woodland Scenic sell powdered graphite in a little squeeze tube. Or grind some mechanical pencil leads Talmadge C 'TC' Carr Sn42 and Hn42 somewhere in the

Chris, Based on my research, there is only one maker of Neo-lube. It's a trade marked product. There are 2 versions, the one MicroMark and PBL sell is version #2. MicroMark sells its version in the

I bought some of the Kadee powdered graphite and found that it is ground too coarse for my liking to use in Sergent couplers. Then while digging through my automotive tool box I found a

Chris What part of the metro do you live in? I’m in Bloomington and have some Neo-lube. Maybe you could come over andtry some before you make a decision. John

Be careful with the Rustoleum, a friend recently tried it but it never cured/dried completely. I got something similar from Home Depot, Krylon brand, that I used on something else. It did take 15-20