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Need to add some weight to my tender

General Discussion
#1

Looking for recommendations on where to purhcase and what to purchase to ad weight to tender.

Thanks

#2

You can use fishing weights in a bag. They are easy to get walmart.

#3

I used .50 cal. lead musket balls.
They may find my powder and rifle, but they won’t find my bullets :lol:

Probably not economical, but it was what I had on hand.
Ralph

#4

I have batteries in my tenders. Plenty of weight.

#5
Richard Smith said:
I have batteries in my tenders. Plenty of weight.
Me too.............plus a bunch of other junk.............;)
#6

Automotive wheel balance stick on weights are available in 1/4 in 1/2 ounce versions and can be found at auto parts stores. They can be stuck just about anywhere.

#7

I agree with David, handy items!

#8
Jerry Barnes said:
I agree with David, handy items!
And you can get used ones for free at the tire shop.
#9

Tim,
To keep them from rattling around (fishing weight, etc) use a dab of silicone caulk. It’s re-movable for you batteries later.

#10

Thanks all fot he suggestions. I got a small bag of fishing weights at the sporting goods store and that did the trick for the tender. I also stuck two 6 inch bolts plus washer and nut in each of the trailing cars and 3 in the caboose. That did the trick!

#11

Timmy, if you haven’t already done so, you might consider metal wheels. They add weight where it is needed and improve operation.

#12

Already tried metal wheels. However because of the reverse loop on either end of the mainline, I kept blowing fuses. So, there are only metal wheels on the loco of course and the tender.

#13
timmyd said:
Already tried metal wheels. However because of the reverse loop on either end of the mainline, I kept blowing fuses. So, there are only metal wheels on the loco of course and the tender.
Hmmm, many metal wheels are isolated to prevent that???
#14

I am not worried about metal wheels. All works great as is. Now that I have added weight all works even better.