N E W  Y O R K  &
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New York & Western Car Length/Weight Guidelines*
*NMRA Recommended Practice 20.1 for HO

Prototype
Length

Typical Car Types

Length

Weight (oz.)

24'

ore, ballast

3.5"

2.75

36'

tank, hopper

5"

3.5

40'

steam era cars

5.5"

3.75

50'

mid 1950s+ cars

7"

4.5

60'

modern tank, flat, box

8.5"

5.25

85'+

piggyback flatcars

12"

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