Comments on: HO Rolling Stock Weights

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:23:26 +0000

I use the flat tear drop and bullet fishing weights they come in sizes from 1/8-3oz and use hot glue to set them in place so I can remove them latter without damaging the cars. Alan C Lompoc, Ca.

By: FIre Ken

FIre Ken — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:14:25 +0000

NMRA Standard for HO rolling stock is 1 ounce + 1/2 ounce per inch of car length.
Here’s the link to standards: http://www.nmra.org/standards/sandrp/rp-20_1.html

By: Geof

Geof — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:59:25 +0000

Ray,

Go to the NMRA (National Model Railroad Association) web site and access the 'Introduction To Standards' section. This will provide you with the information you seek. Realize that the length of you rolling stock affects the proper weight specifications of any piece of equipment. I glue galvanized iron nuts or washers inside to add weight to my equipment (galvanized weights won't rust if you have a damp cellar). Also, some people use lead sinkers (used in fishing) for freight car weights.

Hope this helps,

Geof