I make my own coal for loads for HO gauge and Lionel 027. I've got a big chunk of bituminous coal (anthracite would have been easier but railroads never used soft coal) I smash up with a hammer (outside of course) and use a 12 inch section of mainline rail (120 lb.) I got from the Central of Georgia when I lived there. I use the track piece as an anvil. The smaller pieces I use in HO gauge steam tenders and gondolas and the larger pieces I use for the Lionel 027 gauge. I got a tip from another modeler about bringing the weight of HO cars up to the NMRA weight standards. You can get tire weights (1/2 & 1/4 oz.) at Harbor Freight. I always paint all weights black so they're easier to hide. Cheers from eastern TN
Nicely done and to the point video! I recently purchased some Bowser gondolas and hoppers. I'll use your method for coal and cinder loads with one addition. I'll probably glue a piece of steel on top of the foam before the coal/cinders are glued. This would allow easy removal with a magnet leaving the car on the track.
When using foam it should be sealed with a 50/50 mix of Elmer's glue & water before using as foam will deteriorate over time and will crumble. Then you'll be doing it all over again. Cheers - TN
I make my own coal for loads for HO gauge and Lionel 027. I've got a big chunk of bituminous coal (anthracite would have been easier but railroads never used soft coal) I smash up with a hammer (outside of course) and use a 12 inch section of mainline rail (120 lb.) I got from the Central of Georgia when I lived there. I use the track piece as an anvil. The smaller pieces I use in HO gauge steam tenders and gondolas and the larger pieces I use for the Lionel 027 gauge. I got a tip from another modeler about bringing the weight of HO cars up to the NMRA weight standards. You can get tire weights (1/2 & 1/4 oz.) at Harbor Freight. I always paint all weights black so they're easier to hide. Cheers from eastern TN
Nicely done and to the point video! I recently purchased some Bowser gondolas and hoppers. I'll use your method for coal and cinder loads with one addition. I'll probably glue a piece of steel on top of the foam before the coal/cinders are glued. This would allow easy removal with a magnet leaving the car on the track.
Very well done video! I was thinking of doing this same thing. You confirmed my idea! Thank you!
Interesting video. I liked that you started from scratch and not just embellishing a commercial load. I will try your method. THX
Clean and detailed loads look good. Very tidy. Looks great!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge - off to give this lesson a try.
Excellent!
looks very good. been wanting to do this project for a while and now i know how to do it. thanks
Great video!
Very nice and precise. I do my loads in this manner as well. Thanks for sharing. I liked and subbed to your channel 😃👍
good vid nice looking loads made easy.
When using foam it should be sealed with a 50/50 mix of Elmer's glue & water before using as foam will deteriorate over time and will crumble. Then you'll be doing it all over again. Cheers - TN
thanks for the video. good info.
Very Nice! Thank You! MoPac Jack