Railway scales are a special type of industrial scales used to measure the weight of railway wagons and locomotives. They are an important part of the infrastructure of the railway system, and they are used to measure the mass of cargo and to control the overloading of wagons.

Railway scales are designed to withstand the weight of heavy loads and changing climatic conditions. They are usually built in the form of a movable platform located in the railway track, and the wagon is placed on it.

The rail scale platform is equipped with optical sensors and loads that measure the weight of wagons and loads. The sensors send weight data to a control unit that processes the data and displays the weight on a screen or sends the data to a computer system. Scales can be mechanical or electronic, and different models offer different functions and options.

Railway scales are important for the safety and efficiency of railway traffic, as they enable control of vehicle loads and ensure safety on roads and railways. They are also important for logistics planning and inventory management in rail freight companies.