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 hav

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 i

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 are

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 the

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 winne

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

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

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 tube of powder

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

John, I live in Inver Grove Heights and I work in Bloomington. Contact me offlist at zurekc@... Chris Z.

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 m

For On30, I was thinking of using HO couplers since the stock Bachmann couplers look about the same size as standard HO couplers. But I don't know enough about all the Sergent couplers to know which w

Hi Larry, Unfortunately we don't have good answers for anything other than HO and HOn3 today. We used to make an S scale coupler and are currently working to re-introduce those. Right now, I have a pi

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 wild

Yes, you will ALL Maine 2-foot roads used 3/4 MCB, except Monson and KC which used link and pin to the end. And the WW&F did not start with anything, they inherited link and pin from the W&Q and later

Frank In Model Railroad Hobbyist, I'm not restricted to just HOn3. I'm pleased that I can include the HOn30 guys in the article as well. With that I have a question? What do you recommend for the On30

Have over 100 bulk EN87ks. Anyone want to swap for Sharons or interested in buying these? Cameron/Rabbi

Posted a omparision of the Sharon vs EN couplers from Sergents. Used neo-lube on Sharon and I really like how the neo-lube makes them work. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SergentEng/photos/album/405893

Cameron I've been using Neo-lube on my Sergent EN87's myself since 2007. I use a fine 10/0 brush and apply it after assembly to the pivot point/hinge pins being careful not to get any near the steel b

John, Interesting, that is what I'm going to try with dry ptfe. I guess I'm lazy, just dunked all parts except ball into the neo-lube. Thanks Cameron