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With or without reference to weight the biggest problem for weight on a car is the C/G, (Center of Gravity). If you truly want to model you need to look at the industry and determine the "Load". I'm not sure if the NMRA Standard is for a fully loaded or completely empty car, some clarification is needed here. What I've found is, if you have a formula that works for you, who cares? This is a hobby that has a myriad of folks and levels of modelers and if you find the best thing that keeps you in the Hobby keep doing it. NMRA standards were put into practice not for the individual modeler but the Manufactures so that we can buy a car or loco that will run on the same track as Tom, ***, and Harry. Enjoy the hobby and let the Professionals worry abut the 'Movie' quality models. John Newton
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