WeighStation™ Track Scales

Weighing Tie Load

The Rice Yard crew prepares to weigh a load of fresh ties on the Colorado & Southern Ry. The gantlet track arrangement keeps the locomotive off of the scale track (rear) and on the through track (front).

Put your yard crew to work — weigh that cut of cars that came in on the Local! The WeighStation™ Track Scale brings your yard and industry scale tracks to life by generating weights for your rail cars within a range you specify. And if your yard crew dawdles, this track scale will alert the crew with lights and a bell when one car is done and it’s time for the next.



Check out this video demonstration of WeighStation™ Track Scales in action.



Weighing Cars at General Foods

An industry crew weighs grain hoppers at the General Foods mill on John Parker's Fall River Division. Hoppers over their load limit will be respotted for correct loading by GF's midnight shift.



Weighing Coal at Olathe

Just back from the Park Branch on Greg Long's D&RGW Montrose Division, the Park Mine Extra crew weighs freshly-loaded coal hoppers . Weighing loads adds a bit of switching action when the Extra arrives here in Olathe Colorado. (Photo courtesy of Greg Long.)

Prototypical Track Scale for model railroad operations

  • Displayed weight varies from car to car within user-defined range
  • 3 selectable ranges for car variety or Loads/Empties/Scale Test
  • Realistic display action as cars move on and off the scale
  • Optional LED and bell alert when weighing is complete
  • Optional red & green LED “traffic light” to guide train crews
  • NightScope™ Infrared Detector for day or night operation
  • Supports both Weigh In Motion and Static weighing operation

Simple installation

  • Gantlet or single track arrangement
  • Faceplate/Circuit Assembly with Fascia Template for clean installation
  • Screw terminals for all circuit board connections
  • Polarity-independent DC (9-12 V) or AC (9-12 V), at 250 mA (Digital Display) or 50 mA (Meter Display) required

Included parts:

  • WeighStation™ Track Scale Faceplate/Circuit Assembly
  • WeighStation™ Track Scale Meter Assembly (Meter Display only)
  • NightScope™ Infrared Detector
  • Piezoelectric Bell Assembly
  • Fascia Template
  • Product Manual

Notice: This product simulates weighing for model railroad operations, and does not provide the true weight of rail cars.

Digital Display Track Scale   Model No. WS-21D

WeighStation™ Digital DisplayRepresenting today’s modern railroad scales, the Digital Display Track Scale sports a bright red 7-segment LED readout with 0.55" high digits. Quickly counting up and down for each car, this scale is well suited for either static or weigh-in-motion operation. Includes one NightScope™ Infrared Detector.

Model No. WS-21D   $89.95  

Meter Display Track Scale   Model No. WS-21M

WeighStation™ Meter DisplayModeling either vintage 80-ton or 100-ton beam track scales, the Meter Display Track Scale features a smooth edgewise panel meter movement reminiscent of station scales of a by-gone era. This scale is well suited for either static or weigh-in-motion operation. Includes one NightScope™ Infrared Detector.

100 Ton Meter DisplayWith a 40,000 - 200,000 lbs. readout, the WS-21M-200 is a 100-ton capacity scale typical for major yard installations and general Transition Era use.

Model No. WS-21M-200   $89.95  



80 Ton Meter DisplayWith a 0 - 160,000 lbs. readout, the WS-21M-160 is an 80-ton capacity scale well suited for lighter applications and narrow gauge in particular.

Model No. WS-21M-160   $89.95