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NATO STANDARDIZATION AGREDEIT (STANAG)
MAXIMUM SIZE ENVELOPES : ENVELOPES A AND B

TM-55-2200-001-12 Modular Causeway System (MCS) Floating Causeway (FC) FC-1 NSN 1945-01-473-2162 Manual
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TM 55-2200-001-12 Change 4 NATO UNCLASSIFIED GENERAL 3. This Agreement is divided into four parts as follows: PART 1 : DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED AS REGARDS THE TRANSPORT OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT BY RAIL A. Statement of the Problem 4. The military equipment to be transported by rail is generally heavy and bulky.  Furthermore, the possibilities of the existing rail infrastructure and rolling stock are limited.  Clearance difficulties are due to the maximum gauges of lines or line sections. 5. a. The difficulties inherent in wagons are due to: (1) Floor height. (2) Load capacity. (3) Wheel base. (4) Overhang. b. This problem is dealt with in STANAC 2175. B. Conclusions 6. The weight and dimensions of wagons carrying military equipment therefore generally exceed the normal technical possibilities  of  the  existing  infrastructure  and  rolling  stock.    Consequently  either  it  is  impossible  to  transport  military equipment by rail or restrictions have to be imposed on its loading, movement or construction. 7. In order to permit planning, the speedy transport of military equipment and the crossing of frontiers, the following arrangements have been made in agreement with the Railway Administrations: a. Definition of maximum size envelopes and movement conditions. b. Establishment of construction standards for military equipment to ensure that it does not exceed either the PPI gauge or the maximum envelope. c. Establishment of a unified sketchbook. - 2 - ea NATO UNCLASSIFIED Change 4  CC-4







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