Comments on: Adding Weight To Tank and Passenger Cars https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/06/adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars Model railroads and model trains Wed, 19 Jun 2019 01:59:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Henry Robbins https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/06/adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars.html#comment-30389 Wed, 19 Jun 2019 01:59:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5213#comment-30389 The NMRA standard that I use is that the total weight of each car should be 1 once basic weight plus 1/2 ounce for each inch of car length. It works for me.

]]> By: John https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/06/adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars.html#comment-30288 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:59:02 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5213#comment-30288 In reply to Peter Jones.

True Peter, but an underweight car in the middle of a train going around a tight curve (and most model railroads have tight curves) can derail because of its light weight. NMRA standards are designed with all these factors in mind. If Larry is having no problems with derailments, I guess his equipment is adequately weighted for his needs.

]]> By: Peter Jones https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/06/adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars.html#comment-30281 Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:32:47 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5213#comment-30281 I should imagine it would have a lot to do with the power of the traction unit, the weightier the load, the less it will pull. You may also have traction problems pulling a heavy train.

]]> By: W Rusty Lane https://blog.model-train-help.com/2019/06/adding-weight-tank-passenger-cars.html#comment-30265 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 23:20:24 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5213#comment-30265 The amount of weight to add would be depending on how much the car or carriage already weighs. NMRA has published the weight standards for passenger cars and other rolling stock. You should search the internet for these standards. I cannot remember what they are for each type of rolling stock but they are available from doing a search. Most passenger car weights can be added to the inside of the car in an inconspicuous place usually a weight over each one of the pair of axles over the trucks.

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