gunrunnerjohn posted:Dan Padova posted:So the next step, in my mind, would be to add weight at the factory. Isn't that what gives locomotives in the real world the power pull heavy trains ?This is a picture I've posted before, though I've actually added weight to a bunch of different locomotives. The before and after for this unit was like night and day. I added a bit over a pound of weight near the trucks, and this went from an anemic puller to a robust locomotive. It was having trouble pulling five 18" cars on a 2% grade, after adding weight it was hauling a dozen cars the same grade without any issue.
BTW, it already does have traction tires, so weight is certainly a major factor.
GunrunnerJohn, where did you get those weights, and how much does each one weigh?
Your weights look like they are the ideal shape and size for installing them inside a locomotive. I imagine you used double stick tape to affix them. Arnold
