TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 33 (Concluded)
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULI. OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, LOADED OR EMIPTY, SINGLE DECK-FLAT
OR GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD OR STEEL FLOORS
GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD FLOORS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
BB
1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of units. Locate as shown on end of and against lower
portion of unit.
CC
4 ea. end of load.
1 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate as shown, secure each to Item "BB" with five 8-D nails. Use
optional.
DD
1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Locate against inside of end of car as shown. If there is any space
between Item "DD" and end of car, sufficient dunnage must be used to completely fill space
opposite Items "'FF".
EE
3 ea. end of load.
4 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate under each Item "FF" as shown.
FF
2 ea. end of load.
6 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate on top of Items "EE" and between Items "BB" and "DD" as
shown. Toenail to Items "BB", "DD" and "EE".
GG
2 ea. end unit.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lug at end
unit on each side and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail of car as shown.
HH
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lugs of each
two adjacent units and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail of car as shown.
JJ
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
lifting lugs on each side of units beyond end units and securely twist tie.
KK
3 per car.
1 in. x 6 in. length equal to length of load. Locate as shown and secure to floor of car with 10-
D nails. Not required for empty transporters.
GONDOLA CARS WITH STEEL FLOORS
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
BB
1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in , length equal to width of units. Locate as shown on end of and against lower
portion of units.
CC
4 ea. end of load.
1 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate as shown. Secure each to Item "BB" with five 8-D nails.
Use optional.
DD
1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length to suit. Locate as shown against inside of end of car. If there is any space
between Item "DD" and end of car, sufficient dunnage must be used to completely fill space
opposite Items "FF".
EE
3 ea. end of load.
4 in x 6 in., length to suit. Locate as shown on top of Items "KK" and under Items "FF".
FF
3 ea. end of load.
6 in. x 6 in., length to suit. Locate as shown on top of Items "EE" and between Items "BB" and
"DD". Toenail to Items "BB" and "DD". Secure outside pieces to floor of car with one 5/8 in.
dia. bolt Items "LL", each passing through Items "MM", "EE", "FF", "KK" and "NN".
GG
2 ea. end unit.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lug at end
unit on each side and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail of car.
HH
2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lugs of first
and second units and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail of car.
JJ
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
lifting lugs on each side of units beyond end units and securely twist tie.
KK
3 per car.
1 in. x 6 in., length to suit.
LL
3 ea. end of load.
5/8 in. dia. bolts, length to suit.
MM
3ea. end of load.
3/8 mi. x 4 in x 4 in. washer. Locate on top of Items "FF", and secure with Item "LL".
NN
1 ea. Item "LL".
4 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. hardwood cleat, or 1/2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. plate.
Where 6 strands of No. 8 black annealed wire is specified, 3/8 in. dia. cable may be substituted.
See General Rules 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15 for further details.
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