1A) Typeof Car (Check One) and Car Length

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Kit RTR Z Scale N Scale HO Scale On30 Scale (Scale)
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1) Basic Data

1A) Typeof Car (check one) and Car Length

Boxcar / Passenger / Open Top Hopper / Other
Caboose / Tank Car / Covered Hopper / Refrigerator
Flat Car / Stock Car / Maint. Of Way / Gondola
Other: / Car Length (in scale feet)
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1B) Prototype Representation

Is this model a reasonable representation of the prototype? Yes No

1C) Model Characteristics

Painted? Yes No
Primary Construction Material?
Wood Plastic Resin Brass
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2) S-2 Couplers

Check where any couplers are installed on the model: Front Back Type:

Check if couplers are included in the box but not installed: Front Back Type:

If provided, check color of the provided couplers: Black Rust Other Color:

If not provided, is a coupler pocket provided? Yes No Description:

If not provided, are mounting holes for coupler provided? Yes No For what coupler:

Does model have metal couplers? Front Back

If model has metal coupler, check if couplers are insulated from rest of model: Front Back

If model includes coupler, coupler pockets, or coupler mounting holes, are couplers at correct height?

Front: Yes NoBack: Yes No

Identify gauge or tool used to check coupler height:

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3) S-4.2Wheels

Note: This paragraph only applies to wheel sets that conform to standard S-4.2 and can be checked with the NMRA gage for the appropriate scale. Wheel sets that are described as “Proto” or “Fine Scale” as defined in standard S-4.1 should use the appropriate inspection form from NMRA.

Does the model include wheel sets? Yes No

WHEELS are checked by applying light side pressure in the direction of the arrow. Each wheel must be checked - reverse the direction of pressure and check the other wheel. See figures A, B, C and D for interpretation of results. Use the wide NO-GO slot to check Tire Width as in E and F.

Checkgage:PassFail

Back-to-Back: PassFail

If wheels are metal, are the wheels insulated from the axles: One Both

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4) S-7 Clearance

Standard S-7 Clearances provides guidance on clearances for cars and locomotives. The silhouette of a clearance gauge actually checks for clearances of structures, bridges, tunnels and platforms based on AAR data. The S-7 Clearance Gauge, whether incorporated into the NMRA Standards Gauge (Type I) or a separate stand-alone Clearance Gauge, is suitable for use for most rolling stock, except for modern cars such as double-stacks and tri-level auto carriers. S-7 Clearances are intended for tangent (straight) track and/o very broad curves.

Will this model pass unobstructed through the area specified by the S-7 Clearance Gauge for this scale?

Yes No

Identify gauge used for this check:

5) Additional Notes:

This model passes or does not pass NMRA Standards.

I certify that I inspected the model indicated, and accurately recorded the results of my inspection on this document.

Inspector’s Signature:
Manager, NMRA Conformance & Inspection