Rolling Stock and Weights

[GNRi1959]

I know that this is probably and old question but I’m not keen on searching......

 

1. OO Works UG Goods seems to need weight added to the tender, what’s the best material others have used.

 

2. wagons seem to derail a lot, I think they are just too light - is this a proper assumption?

 

when shunting at slow speeds and coupling/uncoupling a bit of weight is required.

[Galteemore]

Tyre balance weights can be good. This thread may help with advice too….https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116587-what-is-the-ideal-weight-for-oo-gauge-wagons-and-coaches/

[Broithe]

Old wheel weights are often easily available, if you have a friendly tyre shop nearby.

Off-cuts from lead sheeting used for flashing can be handy, too, particularly for sticking under empty wagons.

Both of these can be easily cut to suit your spaces.

There is often a space issue, making the denser, lead-based, materials a better bet, but do give consideration to the toxicity issues.

Deluxe Materials produce a '"lead sand" type material (although not lead) this can be poured into any space and locked in place with glue.

[Galteemore]

And never ever stick lead with pva in a sealed space…https://www.modelrailforum.com/threads/dangers-of-pva.23653/

Edited December 31, 2021 by Galteemore

[Georgeconna]

I use contact adhesive or Bostik type goo.

 

[Old Blarney]

Temporary solution for attaching weights - Blue tack - or similar products. Benefit - easy to add and remove weight/s - allows experimentation - if required, once the right type and weight has been discovered, a permanent glued solution may be applied if required.

[Noel]

On 31/12/2021 at 11:30 AM, GNRi1959 said:

I know that this is probably and old question but I’m not keen on searching......

 

1. OO Works UG Goods seems to need weight added to the tender, what’s the best material others have used.

 

2. wagons seem to derail a lot, I think they are just too light - is this a proper assumption?

 

when shunting at slow speeds and coupling/uncoupling a bit of weight is required.

NMRA have a formula for recommended wagon weights. Table I made up some years ago. Personally I found I didn't need to add weight to most of my wagons, but delayed uncoupling with kadee's is a little more reliable when wagons are a decent weight going over the magnets (ie reduces wagon axles being attracted to uncoupling magnets).

https://www.nmra.org/beginner/weight

https://www.nmra.org/sites/default/files/standards/sandrp/pdf/rp-20.1.pdf

Table bases on formula above.

[StevieB]

On 31/12/2021 at 11:41 AM, Galteemore said:

Tyre balance weights can be good. This thread may help with advice too….https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/116587-what-is-the-ideal-weight-for-oo-gauge-wagons-and-coaches/

I would concur with Iain Rice approach of 25 grams per axle plus brass axle bearings. Operation will be so much better when everything is to a common standard.

Stephen