The Shunting Shack is for uncoupling n-scale model trains without the use of a pick-stick, fingers or anything else. This will uncouple your rolling stock hands free. The Shunting Shack can be placed just about anywhere on your layout. It can be used in place of a uncoupling pick. Place the Shunting Shack where you want to uncouple, run your train forward and back once or twice to uncouple. Remove the Shunting Shack and place it wherever your next uncoupling is needed. Or… In places where you know you’ll be uncoupling often, place them around your layout as needed. Print out as many as YOU need on YOUR layout. Paint them, stain, weather, etc. Make it aesthetically fit each location on your layout.