Wheels, Weight, and Couplers

[mcbane666]

Ok first off, I'm wondering what wheels, trucks, and Couplers you use?
Does Micro trains Sell a Complete set that you would recommend?

And how much should an N scale Car weigh?

 

[mcbane666]

I am still looking for a weight answer, if anyone can help me out.

 

[ezdays]

Ooooops, how did we miss this one????ops: ops:

On weight, that's simple, N scale is .5 oz + 1.5 oz per inch of car length.

Now as far as trucks and couplers, yes, MT makes all sorts of trucks and you can usually find them at your LHS or mail-order dealer for about $3.50 to $5.00 a set including couplers. Go to their web site to find what you need.

 

[mcbane666]

Thank you

 

[baldwinjl]

On weight, that's simple, N scale is .5 oz + 1.5 oz per inch of car length.

This is correct information, as far as the NMRA recommenations. There is a school of thought that differs. Let me start by saying that my layout is not to the point where I can pass judgement on these ideas, so just take them for what they are.

Here is a link:
Hints and Techniques

That's written from the HO perspective, but I think the relevant points are the same. The author really questions adding weight as a method to improve running, saying that it is really just covering up the real problem.

Just food for thought.

Jeff