Sec. 6-Fig. 61 (Concluded) (Rev.-10-1966)
TRAILERS, 3/4 TON CARGO-GONDOLA CARS WITH WOOD FLOORS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
H
2 ea. pr. trailers. Each to consist of one 2 in. x 6 in. x 68 in. lumber and two 1/2 in. x 6 in. x 10 In. plywood. Locate
2 in. x 6 in. piece under front flange of trailer body to support flange. Locate each piece of
plywood under flange and on top of the 2 in. x 6 in. to support the 2 in. banding of Item
"J". Nail plywood to 2 in. x 6 in. piece.
J
2 ea. pr. trailers. 2 in. x .050 in. high tension bands, length as required, looped over each pair of trailers and
secured to the lading strap anchors on the side of the gondola. Locate over the 2 In. x 6 in.
of Items "F" and "0" and over the plywood of Item "H."
K
As required.
Each to consist of three pieces of 2 In. x 6 in. x 44 In. long lumber. Locate at each end of the
load and between each pair of trailers. Nail the first piece to the floor of the car with twelve
80-D nails and the other two pieces to the one below in a like manner with six 20-D nails
each, evenly spaced.
L
2 ea. end of car. Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 6 in. lumber length to suit. Locate between Items "K"
and "M." Secure bottom piece to the car floor with 20-D nails spaced 8 in. apart, minimum
of four (4) nails, and top piece to the one below in a like manner.
M
1 ea. end of car. Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 8 in. length equal towidth of car. Locate against the
car end. Secure the bottom piece to the car floor with 20-D nails spaced 8 in. apart. Secure
the top piece to the one below in a like manner.
Alternate Method of End Securement For Lee Than Carload Shipments
M
Utilize Item "M" in the same manner described above.
N
3 ea. end.
2 in. x 4 in. x 48 in. lumber upright pieces. Locate one piece at the center of Items "O" and
the two outside pieces at the center of wheel hubs. Secure to Items "O" with four 16-D
nails at each Joint. See Sketch of alternate method.
O
2 ea. end.
2 in. x 8 in. x car width lumber. Used as headers against the load. Locate the bottom piece
near the floor of the car. Locate the top piece so that It is centered against the wheel hubs.
P
3 ea. end.
4 in. x 4 In. lumber length to suit. Braces, bevel each end. Toenail to Items "N" and "Q"
with four 16-D nails at each end.
Q
1 ea. end.
4 in. x 4 in. lumber car width Header. Secure to car floor with 60-D nails spaced 8 inches apart.
R
2 ea. end.
4 in. x 4 in. x length to suit lumber, Struts. Toenail to Items "O" and "Q" with three 16-D
nails at each end and secure to car floor with three 60-D nails.
S
2 ea. end.
4 in. x 4 in. length to suit lumber, Struts. Toenail to Items "Q" and "M" with three 16-D
nails at each end and secure to car floor with 60-D nails spaced 8 inches apart.
T
2 ea. end.
2 in. x 8 in. car width lumber, Crosstie. Secure to Items "P" with four 20-D nails at each Joint.
NOTES:
1.
Suitable protective material shall be installed between all contact points of blocking with trailer surfaces, to pre-
vent chafing of painted surfaces.
2.
Trailers must be loaded from the center of the car towards each end. End blocking shown on the drawing must
be the same at each end.
3.
On partially loaded gondolas, additional blocking as required shall be used to block the load to the ends of the
car. See alternate method shown on the drawing.
4.
When necessary, removal of the trailer lunette will reduce the overall height of the load approximately one foot.
5.
Canvas covers, trailer bows, side and end rails shall be adequately secured inside the trailer body for shipment.
See General Rules 4, 9, 9,11, 14 and 15 for further details.
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