[smcgill]

Has anyone added weights to the USA line's engines for better traction?
I know Aristo has done this.
I was thinking the fuel tank was empty, and low center of gravidy.
Thanks
Sean

 

[Bill Swindell]

The only weight that I have added is batteries.

 

[NTCGRR]

All my Macs and SD have two Aristo weights added and got rid of the rubber tires so that wheels gear does not do all the work.

 

[aceinspp]

Yep put weights in all my USAT locos. Later RJD

 

[aceinspp]

Oh well.

 

[smcgill]

Well it snowed today, then rain = heavy snow. Rotary no good. Plow did O.K. The engines with the weight did great , no sliding off. The plow did slid off the tracks @ curves, 20 footers "packed snow" was the cause. Engines seemed to push a lot better!! I think in the spring I'll remove the weights. Sorry no pics or video's. Sean

 

[Dick413]

Only if you do as Marty has done other wise stall voltage is way to high on motors.