Sec. 6-Fig. 19
BARGES, TWO-SECTION-FLAT OR GONDOLA CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
B
2
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate against ends
of units, as shown, and secure lower piece to floor and, with eight 30-D nails
and top piece to one below in like manner.
C
8
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 36 in. Locate against Item "B",
suitably spaced, As shown, and secure lower piece to floor with six 30-D nails
and top piece to one below in like manner.
D
6
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 36 in. Locate against each side
of units, suitably spaced, as shown, and secure lower piece to floor with six 30-
D nails and top piece to one below in like manner.
E
3
4 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Use one bolt; 1/2 in. dia., crosswise, at each end, to
prevent splitting
F
2 ea. Item "E"
7/8 in. dia. rods with plate washers. Pass through Items “E", stake pocket, and
Items "G". On units loaded in gondola cars, rods may be attached to top side
angle.
G
As required.
1/2 in. x 4 in. x 10 in. plates.
Barge sections must be secured together at top of load with two 7/8 in. dia. rods, suitably spaced.
See General Rules 4, 5, 9, 11, 14 and 15 for further details.
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