It's been my experience that little harm is done if a car is overweight, other than reducing the number of cars a loco can pull. On the other hand, a lighter car will derail easier and more often. I have solved many derailing problems just by adding more weight. My opinion is that the NMRA standards are nothing more than guidelines. The heavier a car is, the less chance it will derail.
BTW, I have a couple dozen IHC cars I purchased when I first got into HO.
Thanks guys.
gmpullman Here's the link to the NMRA site. http://www.nmra.org/rp-201-car-weight Your calculations might make the car a bit on the heavy side, Joel. It's one ounce initially, then a half ounce for each one-inch of car length. Happy Railroadin' Ed
Here's the link to the NMRA site.
http://www.nmra.org/rp-201-car-weight
Your calculations might make the car a bit on the heavy side, Joel. It's one ounce initially, then a half ounce for each one-inch of car length.
Happy Railroadin' Ed
Hey Ed,
Just realized my mistake and was about to correct when you posted. Nice catch!
Joel
Modeling the C&O New River Subdivision circa 1949 for the fun of it!
DAVID FORTNEY How much weight do you guys add to a IHC passenger car? They are very light as is and some weight is needed for sure.
How much weight do you guys add to a IHC passenger car? They are very light as is and some weight is needed for sure.
NMRA RP-20.1
1 ounce plus 0.5 ounce for each 1/2 inch of car length.
EDIT: correction, 'for each 1 inch of car length'.