1. All cars and dummy (non-powered) locomotives shall be weighted according to the attached charts. (The charts are based on the NMRA Recommended Practice - RP20.1.) EXCEPTION: Open log cars, cabooses, transient, and special equipment approved by the car department.

2. Double stack and container/TOFC cars must meet weight requirements when empty, if loads are removable.

3. The club-owned scale shall be used to weight the cars.

4. At the judicious discretion of the Car Department chairman, certain cars may be exempt from the maximum weight requirement.

NMRA Standards - Car Weight - RP20.1

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