Accurail rolling stock kits.

[nwdrummer379]

Has anyone had problems adding the weights to these cars? I bought a 5700 series AAR boxcar kit a while back and just got around to building it, but there is no way to anchor the weight to the car floor. Any suggestions beside using super glue? thanks - Jeff

PS. I can post pics if you would like

 

[Littlefoot14]

the only accurail kits i have are cylindrical hopper ones and the weights sit right on the bottom almost as if they were designed to fit there like a peice of a puzzle

 

[UP2CSX]

Some rubber cement or white glue works fine. You're right, there's no anchoring point for the weights. They will hold by friction but I prefer to glue them down.

 

[Alcomotive]

Double sided tape works good too....not the clear tape but the heavy duty white tape made by 3M.

 

[NH Mike]

I've glued weights or additional weights as needed for a long time. A buddy gave me about 3 lbs of old printer's type spacers. They vary from around .015" to .125" thick and are about 3/4 inch wide and 5 inches long. Cuts easily with a razor saw into smaller pieces and I use gap filling CA, rubber cement, or silicone sealer to stick them in place. For box cars and other enclosed cars I glue a piece inside on the floor over each truck. For flat cars I try to work them into whatever I load on them.

 

[nwdrummer379]

Thanks fellas

 

[ouengr]

I have had good luck using very small amounts of Walther's Goo. You need to be careful to use the smallest amount necessary but it will hold one it cures.

 

[nwdrummer379]

Hmmm, I'd have to try that out!

 

[jbaakko]

Walthers Goo, or Barge Cement, stays rubbery.