What is the proper weight for these?

[prhea1st]

This has probably been discussed already. I just could not find the answer I was looking for in the search engine. What is the best weight ratio for n scale rolling stock as a rule of thumb. A lot of them seem to light to me for lashing up anything lengthy.
I tend to leave my Micro Train stuff stock weight and pull shorter lengths with those due to their rarity/value on some of them.

 

[WCWBrassHat]

The NMRA standard for car weights is .5 ounce + .15 ounce per inch of car length.

Hope this helps!

Glenn

 

[prhea1st]

The NMRA standard for car weights is .5 ounce + .15 ounce per inch of car length.

Hope this helps!

Glenn

So basically a 4" car would be 1.1 ounce total weight?

 

[WCWBrassHat]

Yes, that is correct. A 4" car should weigh 1.1 ounces.

A 6" car should weigh 1.4 ounces.

Glenn

 

[TrinityJayOne]

Does this rule apply for engines as well or strictly rolling stock?

 

[jdetray]

The rule does not apply to engines, of course! Engines are going to be much heavier, and within reason, heavier is better. A heavy engine will usually have more pulling power than a light one, and some modelers go to great lengths to add weight to engines.

- Jeff