TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 33-A (New-10-1968)
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF SIZE, CROSSWISE, LOADED OR ENIPTY, SINGLE DECKED,
WITH PNEUMATIC DUNNAGE-GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD OR STEEI, FLOORS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
4
2 in. x 8 in. x 8 In., lumber. Locate as shown in Sketch 1 and nail to bottom side of Item "C" with
four 12-D nails.
C
2
8 in. x 8 in. lumber, length equal to inside width of car. Locate one against each end of car.
Load the Conex Containers against each Item "C" towards the center of the car.
D
2
Fiberboard sheet, 48 in. x 96 in. Locate as shown in Sketch 2 between the Conex Containers and
pneumatic dunnage.
E
2
"Inflatable pneumatic dunnage mattresses, 48 in. x 48 in. Locate the two mattresses side by side
in void space between Conex Containers at center of car. Inflate the mattresses to 4 psi. air
pressure. Check air pressure during inflation to prevent over inflation as well as to ensure
proper inflation of 4 psi."
Note.
Maximum space between the Conex Containers at the center of the car must not be greater than 16
inches. Eight full size or sixteen half-size containers may be loaded In a 52 foot 6 inch long
gondola car.
See General Rules 3, 4, 5, 9 and 14 for further details.
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