Simple Decoupler now on Ideas

[CamelBoy68]

After some recent interest in the MKIII decoupler, it made me think should I put it on Ideas ?

Would it stand on its own, or should I group it with other track items or lighting ?

If you look at what TLG has said over the years, that automated controls/lights and other stuff which would turn our train layouts into proper model railways is not going to happen. If you look at the interview with the designers of the 2014 trains in issue 15 of Railbricks magazine, you'll see the reasons why.

So alone it is.

I have no misconceptions that this very easy design could match the great models this program has produced (Ghostbusters, Exo Suit etc..) That's not the point, I'm glad they changed its name to Ideas, because this is one that fits the definition.

Throw in a railroad minifig and you've got an Ideas Polybag !

So if you've built one, going to build one or just like the concept, please take a minute to register your support for the Simple Decoupler on the Ideas website.

thanks

CB

This thread is where it all started

[JopieK]

Of course I like the idea, but... I don't think the 2x10 plate is very appealing. it can be more simple. advantage of your solution is that is works very well in two directions of course.

[Rail Co]

Great Idea! Just if it was motorized

Hope it becomes reality!

[JopieK]

motorising it is not a problem! I have good experience with that.

[Rail Co]

Is there instructions for motorizing it on his original thread?

[JopieK]

well, I just put a round plate 1x1 on it and let the (non-LEGO) servo lever attach to that. There are of course plenty other alternatives also with normal PF motors.

[Rail Co]

I don't follow still how you are motorizing it could you elaborate?

[Fish777]

is there a way to motorise it using one m-motor?

[JopieK]

Not sure about the M-motor, but... I use a servo to run it!