Reading another online magazine, there was a discussion about how to quieten roadbed. However, one gentleman brought up a unique subject that I haven't seen discussed here before...noisy Box Cars attributing to the sound level. His reply noted that hollow plastic boxes are noisy and that placing a piece of U-shaped foam, touching the sides, will deaden the rattle and echo. Has anyone else tried this?
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Jim,
There are those who laugh about doing it. It does work
. Years ago a club I was in did this to 150 cars. Running long consists became pleasurable
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God Bless,
"Pappy"
I have a lot of Weaver cars. After I weight them, I use old clean socks loosely rolled into a ball. I do this on the covered hoppers also. On rail that is flat on top like Gargraves or Atlas Use flat wheels, not fast angle. Delrin wheels are really quiet.
Clem k
I use old clean socks loosely rolled into a ball.
Clem k
AAaaHHHHHHhhhhh, "Clean Socks", I knew I forgot something. Now when I change them over to "clean socks", visitors will again come into my train room.
Yes, I have gone the socks in the boxcar route with several plastic postwar cars. However I used the ones my wife darns, as in "This sock has a hole, now it's a rag! Oh darn!" lol
The socks really do make a difference in noise level.
Pillow foam cut into blocks that are slightly large also work well.
They have the advantage of being easily removable as well.
Good idea, I think I'll apply this.
Hmm well I'm going to try it as well. I have a bunch of left over foam here...can't hurt.
Hmm well I'm going to try it as well. I have a bunch of left over foam here...can't hurt.
Cant hurt? I don't know about that. Incompatible foam and plastic combos do exist! Better keep an eye over time. If the sock elastic manages to touch plastic I bet you get a reaction there for sure. Great idea but proceed with a touch of caution.
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