TM 55-2200-001-12
Sec. 6-Fig. 34 (Rev. 10-1968) (Concluded
CONTAINERS, CONEX TYPE, FULL OR HALF-SIZE, CROSSWISE, EMPTY, DOUBLE DECKED-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 each of and against lower
portion of unit.
CC
2 ea. end of load.
1 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate as shown, secure to Item "BB" with five 8-D nails.
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 Item "FF".
EE
3 ea. end of load.
4 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate under each Item "FF" as shown.
FF
3 ea. end of load.
6 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate on top of Item "EE" and between Items "DD" and "GG" as
shown. Toenail to Items "DD", "EE" and "GG"
GG
2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Locate as shown and secure each to Items "BB" and "JJ" with five 8-
D nails in each.
HH
As required.
2 in. x 8 in. length and cut to suit. Locate between stacking lugs of bottom and top tiers as shown.
JJ
2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Locate on end and each side of end unit as shown, with bottom of
item on top of Item "BB".
KK
2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 6 in. length equal to width of unit. Secure to each Item "JJ" with five 16-D nails. 2 in. x
4 in. x 8 in. cleat under each item, secured to Items "JJ" with four 16-D nails.
LL
2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass around end of car on top of
each Item "KK" and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail on opposite sides of car as shown.
MM
2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lugs at
end units on each side and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail on opposite sides of car as shown.
NN
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
lifting lugs on each side and through 1/2, in. eye bolts on each side in top rail on opposite
sides of car as shown.
OO
18 required for
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
16 full size
lifting lugs of the bottom containers and through each two adjacent skids of the upper
containers.
containers. Also through the lifting lug of the bottom container and the skid of the upper
container at each end of the load. Twist the wire taut to unitize the upper and lower
containers together.
PP
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.
GONDOLA CARS WITH STEEL FLOORS
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2.
BB1 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in., length equal to width of units. Locate as shown on each of and against lower portion
of units.
CC2 ea. end of load.
1 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate as shown. Secure to Item "BB" with five 8-D nails.
DD1 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 Item "FF".
EE3 ea. end of load.
4 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate as shown on top of Items "PP" and under Items "FF".
FF 3 ea. end of load.
6 in. x 6 in. length to suit. Locate on top of Items "EE" and between Items "DD" and "GG" as
shown. Toenail to Items "DD" and "GG". Secure each to floor of car with one 5/8 in. dia. bolt,
Item "QQ" passing through Items "RR", "EE", "FF", "PP" and "TT".
GG 2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Secure each to Items "BB" and "JJ" with five 8-D nails in each.
HH
As required.
2 in. x 4 in. length and cut to suit. Locate between stacking lugs of bottom and top tiers.
JJ 2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 8 in. length to suit. Locate on end and each side of end unit as shown, with bottom of
item on top of Item "BB".
KK2 ea. end of load.
2 in. x 6 in. length equal to width of unit. Secure to each Item "JJ" with five 16-D nails. 2 in. x 4
in. x 8 in. cleat under each item, secured to Items "JJ" with four 16-D nails.
LL 2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass around end of car on top
of each Item "KK" and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail on opposite sides of car.
MM2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of 6 strands of No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through lifting lugs at end
units on each side and through 1/2 in. eye bolts in top rail on opposite sides of car.
NN
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent lifting
lugs on each side and through 1/2 in. eye bolts on each side in top rail on opposite sides of car.
OO
As required.
Each to consist of 6 strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through each two adjacent
lifting lugs on each side between bottom and top tiers.
PP
3 per car.
1 in. x 6 in., length to suit.
QQ
3 ea. end of load. 5/8 in. dia. bolts, length to suit.
RR
3 ea. end of load. 3/8 in. x 4 in. x 4 in. washer. Locate on top of Items "FF" and secure with Item "QQ".
TT
1 ea. Item "QQ".
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 gage 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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