CAR WEIGHTS

[Anonymous]

Hi there i have both HO and N scale with the n scale up and running one of my biggest problems is i cannot find a scale that reads properly all i can find are scales that read in 1 oz increments or klgs say for example a car is supposed to weigh 1.275 oz or whatever how or where can i find a scale that reads exactly this i have heard that sombody has manufactered one exactly for us model railroaders for this purpose trouble is i dont know who they are or where to find them at if you do please send me this info at [e-mail] ANYBODY'S help on this is greatly appreciated
THX
LARRY

[Anonymous]

I have only seen the digital office models that give me an exact reading but for modelers?

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Larry

Micro Mark makes the digital scale that you are refuring to and they want $40.00 or so for it. But you can pick up an almost exact same thing a Wal-Mart in the stationary dept as a postage scale and it usually is only $20.00. Our Club bought on of the Micro Mark scales and then we found the Wal-Mart one only afterwards. Most of the club members have since bought their own. As for getting the exact weight, rounding it up a little will not hurt anything other than the engines may not be able to pull as many cars. But it keeps the cars on the track much better. You can always MU more units together!

BOB H Clarion, PA

[Anonymous]

Hi Larry; I don't know if the company "Regal" is in the USA or not.Up here in Canada, it's a 'direct-marketing' type of company sold much like Amway, Avon , etc.
My wife got me a great little weigh scale that goes from 0 to 9 ozs, or 0 to 250g, for very little $.
It's plastic, fold up, with a little tray, adjustable 'zero' setting.
Often, these direct-marketing companies have this type of product.
[She got me a tiny battery-poer vacuum too, from Regal, and it's great for dust removal around small details].
Happy New Year / Mike