Aristo Weights

This page is to help unravel the "mystery" of Aristo weights to be used in Aristo locos. (You may recognize Ted D's famous scale in these pictures!)

First the history:

Aristo Dash 9 - ART 29514

The weight shown is the original Dash 9 weight, made from lead.

About September 2008, they seem to be replaced by 29517, made from zinc. There may still be some old stock available, and the price as of October 2008 was $35 (I believe a set of 3).

The dimensions are: (need to complete)

E8 (and Dash 9) weights: ART-29517

These appeared around the beginning of 2008. These weights are also what is called out for the Aristo E8. They have the same physical dimensions as the original ART-29514 Dash 9 weights.

These are apparently made of zinc, and weigh MUCH less: (approximately 1/2 the original weight)

These are now the weights for the Dash 9 and the E8. The old lead weights are no longer available.

They do apparently come with the screws, washers, and nuts pictured, though you would think there would be three of each.

SD-45 weights: ART-29515

As of  October 2008, they are listed for $35, I assume a set of three. They may be lead still.

(need picture here)