tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post3323508627292137787..comments2023-07-29T06:38:53.814-04:00Comments on Mike McNamara's Northeast Kingdom Model Railroad: Ways to WeighMike McNamarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12902543654492633693noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-9272424457746838672015-02-19T14:52:05.963-05:002015-02-19T14:52:05.963-05:00Thanks Mike! I hadn't thought that adding even...Thanks Mike! I hadn't thought that adding even more weights might raise the center of gravity, so that's indeed a good argument to go for the middle ground like you've done. I'll be following your guidelines then.Colin 't Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623835285718803326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-13796443729951004082015-02-19T14:44:18.300-05:002015-02-19T14:44:18.300-05:00Colin,
It varies a little, but most 50' cars ...Colin,<br /><br />It varies a little, but most 50' cars are 8.0 to 8.4 ounces. Most 40' boxcars are 7.5. Some covered hoppers are around 6.8. So I am not super weighting these like Mike C. does, but so far I am happy with the results. In some cases adding more weight will really present an issue. I was able to get 50' gondolas up to 8.0 by adding a flat weight under the load of scrap for example. But hoppers would be tough to get more weight because it starts to ride higher as you add more, and that might be an issue. And of course the Kaolin tank cars are full and come out to 7.0 to 7.5. It could be Mike C. has more varying weights, not sure. <br /><br />I do know that the few light cars I have left operate OK so far, but I do not plan to leave them unweighted. I only have a small amount left to do, most of which are tougher because of how the model was constructed. Sometimes tough to do with out causing a little damage.<br /><br />The other thing I have found is that when I pick up a regular weight car, even if it is at the NMRA 4.5 for example, it feels so light I cannot believe it even stays on the track! Interesting how quickly you get used to the extra weight!<br /><br />MikeMike McNamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902543654492633693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-10588857765128425202015-02-06T08:28:59.781-05:002015-02-06T08:28:59.781-05:00Mike,
Can you tell us how much weight you install...Mike,<br /><br />Can you tell us how much weight you install in different length cars? I seem to recall your namesake Mike (Confalone) writing that he goes for something like 11-12oz in all cars regardless of length.<br /><br />I also want to start superweighting my cars, but I'm having trouble deciding whether to go for "superheavyweight" or something a bit in between.<br /><br />Does it also matter much if you have a few lighter cars in a consist? I'm worried that if I bring some cars up to 12oz that a tank car which can only be brought up to say 6oz using sand will cause problems!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />ColinColin 't Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623835285718803326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-71323677183404225902015-01-24T22:01:29.076-05:002015-01-24T22:01:29.076-05:00For Atlas kaolin tank cars, I removed the top tank...For Atlas kaolin tank cars, I removed the top tank access hatch and poured sand through it. The hole is small, so it took some 30 to 45 minutes to fill each car. Not very time efficient but no scar on the car.Matthieu Lachancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812873374306516493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-14745247083938271972015-01-17T06:57:09.832-05:002015-01-17T06:57:09.832-05:00Mike you could paint the weights in the hoppers an...Mike you could paint the weights in the hoppers and they will be less noticeable.Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01950581716209236162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-74617732165419466802015-01-15T21:00:34.687-05:002015-01-15T21:00:34.687-05:00I definitely want to do this also. Glad your givi...I definitely want to do this also. Glad your giving some inspiration! Great site and keep the excellent updates.Shannon Crabtreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124471814344440953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28621733.post-80139306311270329862015-01-14T19:13:48.799-05:002015-01-14T19:13:48.799-05:00Hi Mike:
The tank car full of sand is a really goo...Hi Mike:<br />The tank car full of sand is a really good idea...will have to try that one...thanks for sharing...George DutkaGeorge Dutkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069010862738504801noreply@blogger.com