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I've been reading several posts now and I've realized that most of my freight cars are most likely too light. What is the proper weight to length ratio of freight cars? I'm not sure of the scale lengths of my cars anymore due to having tossed the boxes to save space so if possible I'd need this figure in lbs/inch or grams/inch etc... When adding weight to the cars, how do you do it? Solder some lead to the bottom? I understand that box cars would be easy to add weight to but what about open gondolas or flat beds? Your help is appreciated! [:D] Thanks! -Dale
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