TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 2
Sec. 6-Fig. 49 (Rev.-4-1980)
1/4 TON, 4 X 4 TRUCKS, LENGTHWISE, SINGLE OR DOUBLE ROWS-FLAT CARS-SINGLE ROWS-GONDOLA
CARS WITH WOODEN FLOORS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
D
1 ea. wheel.
Suitable material, such as waterproof paper, burlap, etc., Locate bottom portion under Item "C",
top portion to extend 2 in. above Item "C". Not required when blocks, pattern 25 or Items "H",
"J", "K" and "L" or "N", "O" and "P" are used.
E
2 ea. unit.
1 in. No. 14 B. W. gage hot rolled steel, with anchor plates, pattern 19. Locate over bumper at
front end and through pulling hook at rear end and secure each plate to floor with eight 20-D
cement-coated nails. Substitute, If desired, at each location, 4 strands, No. 8 gage black
annealed wire. Pass over bumper or through pulling hook, underneath and around Item "F".
After car springs have been compressed as much as possible, bring both ends together, and
twist taut after Item "F" has been nailed in place.
F
1 ea. Item "E".
2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate one under front bumper at center of unit and one under rear pulling
hook. Secure each to floor with four 30-D nails. Not required when steel straps, pattern 19,
are used.
G
1 ea. end of ea.
6 strands, 3 wrappings, No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass around pintle hook of one unit
unit.
and around frame of adjacent unit, or around pintle hooks or frames of adjacent units.
H
4 ea. unit.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend to outside face of outside
tires of units loaded side by side and long enough to admit of application of Items "J" on units
loaded in single row. Locate so that Items "K" will contact tires of wheels. Secure lower piece
to floor with ten 30-D nails and top piece to one below in like manner. Not required when
Items "B" and "C" or "N", "Q", and "P" are used.
J
1 ea. outside
2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend 2 in. beyond outside face of Items "H", or Items "N"
wheel.
when used on units loaded in single row. Locate against wheel and secure to each Item "H" or
Item "N" with three 20-D nails. Not required when Items "B" and "C" or "N", "O" and "P" are
used.
K
4 ea. unit.
2 in. x 4 in., length equal to length of Items "H". Locate against tires, on top of Items "J" and "L".
Secure to Items "J" and "L" with three 20-D nails at each location. Not required when Items
"B" and "C" or "N", "O" and "P" are used.
L
2 ea. Item "J".
2 in. x 4 in. x 12 in. Locate between Items "H" and "K" with one end against Item "J". Secure to
Item "H" with two 20-D nails in each. Not required when Items "B" and "C" or "N", "O" and "P"
are used.
M 2 ea. end of load.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate on floor with one end against Item
"H". Secure lower piece to floor with four 30-D nails and top piece to one below with four 20-D
nails. Not required when Items "B" and "O" or "N", "O" and "P" are used.
N 4 ea. single or side
4 in. wide, 6 in. high, long enough to extend to outside face of outside tires of units loaded
by side row.
side by side and long enough to admit of application of Items "J" on units loaded in single row.
Locate against front and rear tires. Toe-nail to floor with four 30-D nails. Not required when
Items "B" or "H", "J", "K" and "L" are used.
O
4 ea. Item "N".
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in. x 18 in. Locate one near each end and two near
center of Items "N". Secure lower piece to floor, lengthwise of car, with four 30-D nails and top
piece to one below in like manner. Not required when Items "B", or "H", "J", "K" and "L" are
used.
P
1 ea. Item "N".
2 in. x 4 in., long enough to extend 1 in. beyond outside face of Items "N". Locate 2 in. edge
against end of floor, under Items "N". Secure each end to Items "N" with one 1/2 in. dia. bolt.
Multiple length pieces may be used provided they protect two or more complete units and are
secured to each Item "N" throughout their length. Not required when Items "B", or "H", "J", "K",
and "L" are used.
Hand brakes must be set and levers wired or blocked.
See General Rules 4, 5, 9, 11, 14, 15, 19-A and 19-B for further details.
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