Below are photos of my two PK2 0-8-0s, Wyoming Valley 36 and 40;
Next are my BLI Heavy 2-8-2s, WVRR 204 and 215;
Finally, my light Mikes, 188 (Athearn) and 193 (BLI).
Below is an AHM(Roco) refer I bought back in the mid-70s when I was in Junior High School. The only modifications are body mounted Kadee couplers, Accurail trucks, Kadee metal wheel sets and additional weight. It's lacking in detail and accuracy compared to modern models but it has sentimental...
Jeff,
Here is a link to the Kadee uncoupling tool.
http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page309.htm
Part # 241.
If you're that desperate for an uncoupling tool, I'll let you borrow one of my skewers at the next operating session. ;)
Eric Norris
Based on the picture and the overall length, I would guess that its either 1/48 or 1/43 scale, which would make it appropriate for O gauge, but too big for HO.
Ian,
Here's a link to how to do direct programming with the Atlas Commander, which is the North American version of the Compact. These directions should work with the Compact.
http://www.atlasrr.com/dcc/directmode.asp
Actually,
A DCC-activated coupler called the Digital Direct Coupler (DDC) has already been developed and marketed.
See the following link.
http://www.ttx-dcc.com/tonystips/2003/020403.htm