|
| |
TM 9-2350-398-24
2-143. PREPARATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPMENT (continued).
Army Shipping Documents
Prepare all Army shipping documents in accordance with AR 55-355.
Loading
CAUTION
Height and width of vehicle, when prepared for rail transportation, must not exceed
limitations prescribed for particular railway lines. Remove handrails from ladder
drain assembly and securely stow in catwalk on top of semitrailer. Whenever
possible, local transportation officers must be consulted about limitations of
particular railroad lines to be used for movement in order to avoid delays,
dangerous conditions, or damage to equipment.
a.
When vehicle is shipped by rail, every precaution must be taken to see that it is properly loaded and blocked
and securely fastened to flatcar floor.
b.
Inspect flatcar prior to loading. Make sure flatcar is in suitable condition to carry loads safely.
c.
Prepare flat car for loading by removing debris, previous blocking, nails, and other obstructions. Inspect
flatcar for loose or broken floor planks. If found unsatisfactory, reject flatcar for use.
d.
If suitable hoisting equipment, permanent loading ramps, and handling equipment are not available for
loading or unloading materiel, improvised runways, ramps, and spanning platforms can be constructed.
e.
Loading must be governed by the capacity and length of flatcars available at the time of shipment, as well as
requirements of bills of lading and shipping instructions.
f.
Position vehicle as far from brake wheel end of flatcar as space permits. Provide minimum clearance of
four inches below and six inches above, behind, and to each side of flatcar brake wheel.
Blocking
NOTE
All blocking instructions specified here are minimum requirements and are in
accordance with the Association of American Railroads Pamphlet, Section No. 6
(Rules Governing the Loading of Department of Defense Materiel on Open-Top
Cars). Additional blocking may be added at the discretion of the officer in charge.
a.
Construct four chock blocks: two to fit the angle between the front wheels and flatcar deck, and two to fit the
angle between the rear wheels and flatcar deck at the rear of the vehicle. Using lumber 1 5/8 inches thick,
make chock blocks 12 inches wide and a minimum of 18 inches high. Nail the pieces together with twenty
penny nails. Place one chock block against the front of each set of front wheels and against the rear of
each set of rear wheels. Toenail chock blocks to car floor with forty penny nails.
b.
Place one end cleat (2 x 4 x 12 in., eight required) against end of each chock block and secure to flatcar
deck with thirty penny nails. Place upper cleat on top of lower cleat and secure to lower cleat with thirty
penny nails.
c.
Locate one cleat (2 x 3 x 10 in., eight required) against inside and outside of each chock block. Secure
each to flatcar deck with twenty penny nails.
2-303
|
