Sec. 6-Fig. 87 (Rev.-8-1972)
CARRIER, PERSONNEL, M113, OR SIMILAR TYPE VEHICLES, ON G-85 OR G-89 FLAT CARS EQUIPPED
WITH CUSHIONED RUB-RAIL OR SIMILAR RAILROAD FLAT CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
4 ea. unit.
Shackles. For vehicles having a 1 in. dia. hole in the towing bracket, use a 1 in. dia. pin with a
7/8 in. steel, galvanized coated anchor shackle. For vehicles having a larger hole in the
towing bracket, use an appropriate size pin and shackle. Attach the shackle to the towing
bracket and secure the pin with a cotter key.
C
4 ea. unit.
Brandon single chain tie-down device with 1/2 in, dia. Excelloy chain, or similar, proof-tested at
27,500 lbs. Attach to the vehicle tie-down bracket and to the rub-rail of the car as shown in
Sketch 1. Substitute, if desired, Item "D" and "E" in lieu of Item "C".
D
2 ea. unit
See Sketch 2. Attach to the vehicle tie-down bracket and to the rub-rail of the car, as shown
When required.
in Sketch 2. See General Instructions following these, specifications for further details.
E
2 ea. unit
See Sketch 3. Attach to the vehicle tie-down bracket and to the rub-rail of the car as shown
when required.
in Sketch 3. See General Instructions following these specifications for further details.
General Instructions
(1)
Shippers should specify cars equipped with tie-down devices in the quantity shown in Item "C" when ordering
specialized railroad freight equipment. In the event conventional chain tie-downs are supplied in lieu of the tie-down
devices specified, they must conform to the requirements of Items "D" and "E" and must be applied in the following
manner:
(a)
Attach the two chain tie-downs, as shown in Sketch 3, Item "E", to one end of the vehicle and to the car tie-
down facility. Pull tight as possible by hand and attach the hook into an appropriately located link in the
chain.
(b)
Attach the two chain tie-downs with the adjustable turnbuckles, as shown in Sketch 2, Item "D", to the
opposite end of the vehicle and to the car tie-down facility. All four chain tie-downs should be made taut
by tightening the turnbuckles.
Note.
Load binders are not to be used in lieu of turnbuckles to tension tie-down chains.
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