TM 55-2200 001-12
Change 3
Sec. 6 - Fig. 62-A (Rev.-4-1980)
TRAILER, 1 1/2 AND 2 1/2 TON, POLE TYPE, UTILITY, 10 EACH PER 50 FEET-FLAT CARS
Item
No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
8
Blocks, pattern 16, locate 45 degree portion of block against each wheel of front and rear unit
of each group. Secure heel of block to floor with three 40-D nails and toe-nail that portion
under tire with two 40-D nails. Substitute, if desired, blocks, pattern 67 at each location.
C
16
Blocks, pattern 87. Locate between intermediate unit, of each group. Secure heel of block
to floor with three 40-D nails and toe-nail that portion under tire with two 40-D nails. Secure
blocks before loading each intermediate unit. Insure each wheel is snug against block.
D
2 ea. unit.
Suitable material, such as waterproof paper, burlap, etc. Locate bottom portion under Items
"E", top portion to extend 2 in. above Items "E".
E
2 ea. unit.
Each to consist of two pieces of 2 in. x 4 in y 30 in. Locate against outside of tires and secure
lower piece to floor with four 30-D n1ails and top piece to one below in like manner.
F
4
Blocks, pattern 68. Locate two against lower portion of each end unit and secure each to floor
with four 40-D nails.
G
4
2 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. Locate one oil floor against each Item "F" and secure to floor with four
30-D nails.
H
2 ea. unit.
Each to consist of four strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire Pass through center holes in
lower portion of disc wheels and through stack pockets. Twist taut.
J
2
Each to consist of tour strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass through and around front
lifting lugs of each unit in sequence on each side of load.
K
As required.
Four strands No. 8 gage black annealed wire. Pass, through and around tongue lunette : of each
adjacent trailer.
L
2 ea. Unit
2 in. X .050 in high tension bands with anchor plates, pattern 84. Locate over rear cross frame
member of each end unit and secure to car floor with 8-hole anchor plates. Secure anchor
plates to car floor with 20-D cement-coated nails.
See General Rules 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14, 15 and 19B for further details.
E-78
