Magnetic Chain Couplings (Pack of 8)

I purchased these couplings specifically to replace the plastic "chains" supplied with the Hornby Rocket & other era 1 locos & wagons. The originals worked on the track but were a real pain if you wanted to remove the wagons for any reason.
These couplings were easy to glue to the underside of both locos & wagons using super glue & an accelerator spray. I am not a perfectionist as I am aware others may require a more realistic approach, but I found that by fixing these couplings a few millimetres from the end of the wagon it was not necessary to adjust the length of the chain supplied to achieve the spacing required between wagons. To me the small amount of slack moving as the train moves off & slows down is very satisfying.
One small problem, small in every sense of the word, one of the magnets fell out of its holder. Fortunately it attached itself to the axle rather than disappearing on the carpet! A tiny amount of super glue resolved the situation.

Very useful for pre 1850 rolling stock

I marvel at the detail in the construction of these items, I especially love the way the magnets align.
The ordering process was simple and efficient with extremely fast delivery.
I look forward to making further purchases.

I have been searching for a reasonable way to couple some 009 wagons semi-permanently, but still allow them to be separated occasionally. With some minor modification, these should work well. Very glad Accurascale offers these.

Excellent product

Excellent couplings. Perfect for Era 2/3 wagons. Wagons can easily be pulled apart, but the magnets are strong enough that they don't separate when being pulled in a rake. Really like the buffering effect when the loco comes to a stop. Then the tightening of the couplings wagon by wagon as the loco moves off again.

The magnetic couplings look the part however they were disappointing on two counts. Firstly I had to glue 2 of the magnets into their holders as they were loose. Secondly the chains are too long increasing the gap between wagons more than the couplings and when the wagons are stood dragging on the sleepers.

I have the Hornby 'Lion' and 'Tiger' and I can't get on the couplings. So I use the Accurascale magnetic ones. They are perfect for the task.

Well made and perfect fit for my wagons.

The fitting in to the men pocket is 1st class, easy to put in but strong hold, easily hold a medium rake of wagons pulling at slow and faster speeds