Weighting Bachman tenders

[uncbob]

In several topics it has been stated Bachman tenders are under weight
How do you add weight--where and what is used

[THB-DAVE]

Self adhesive wieghts found at any model railroad shop and they are put inside the tender preferably over the trucks. I have added wieght to every tender I have owned. You can stick them to the inside top of the Tender. One clever way to add wieght to your tender, which is what I do, is to add a real coal load. Nothing looks as good as real coal.

Dave

[Yampa Bob]

In this thread I show a convenient place to add weights in a Vandy tender. (scroll down to the 6th post).

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,7439.0.html

You can also buy stick on weights at auto parts stores. They come in a long stick, segmented at 1/4 ounce increments.

[SteamGene]

Much cheaper at an auto parts store.  If you have lots of cars, buy a whole box.  Lasts a life time even if you sell or give some to friends.
Gene

[Paul M.]

How many come in a box, generally?

[uncbob]

Thanks

[train with no shame]

our local hobbyshop .larrys hobbys 1960 east in houston sells lead weight packages .in 10ths of grams they will sell and ship them . nmra has a standard .for different car lengths and weights . i have a set of triple beam scales . and weighted some of my rolling stock i was having problems with . and what a difference it makes . and take the advice from the other post . peace to all .

[SteamGene]

Paul,
I'd have to look at my partial box - but more than 100 1/4 oz. weights. A full box is HEAVY.
Gene