Adding weight to locomotives

aroc

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Joined: 2007-02-17

I have a couple of Atlas GP9's and a 7 that are factory DCC equipped. They run great except they do have a bit of a time getting up a 2% grade with any more that about 4-5 cars. If I put a finger on them they move right along which tells me I might want to add a bit of weight to these. Problem is there really isn't much room.

Has anyone been successful adding weight to one of these?

Thanks

Eric

Deer Lodge, MT

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Submitted by aroc on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 22:02.

DesertRat

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Joined: 2006-07-31

Locos weights

I have several older Atlas GPs that I havn't converted to DCC and ran on my 3% grades.... now I am worried....I have Life Like SDs that pull 10 cars on the 3%

Back to the question... The bodys are generally full of weight and motor ect... Try taking off the shell and looking inside the cab area...

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Mon, 10/06/2008 - 18:16

Bryan