TM 55-2200-001-12
Change 3
Sec. 6-Fig. 175 (New-10-1981)
EMPTY 20 FT. INTERMODAL FREIGHT CONTAINERS, 6,000 LBS. OR LESS, SINGLE OR DOUBLE LOADED-
FLAT CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Section No. 1.
B
4, single or
End blocking, lumber, each one piece to consist of 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. and one piece 2 in. x 6 in.
double loaded
x 24 in. Position the 2 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece on top of the 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece,
locating containers.
against center of corner casting of the container. Secure both to car
floor with six (6) 40-D nails. Apply other to opposite container corner casting in a like manner.
Apply two to opposite end of (single or double) container(s), making same application.
C
1 per each
Back-up block, lumber, each to consist of one piece 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. and one piece 2 in. x
Item "B" for
6 in. x 24 in. Position the 2 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece on top of the 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece.
single containers
Locate at the center of Item "B" and secure both to car floor with six (6) 40-D nails.
2 per each
Item "B" for
double containers.
D
2 each side
Side blocking, lumber, each to consist of one piece 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. and one piece 2 in. x 6 in.
of container.
x 24 in. Position the 2 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece on top of the 1 in. x 6 in. x 24 in. piece.
Locate about ten (10) inches from each end of container each side and secure each to car
floor with six (6) 40-D nails.
E
2 per each
Strap protective board per Sketch 1. Locate assembled edge and side pieces a minimum of
container.
eighteen (18) inches from each end of container. Center cross piece on edge and side pieces
and secure with three (3) 8-D nails each end.
F
2 per container.
Tie down band, 2 in. x .050 in. high tension. Apply over Item "E", securing to opposite stake
pockets and/or anchor lading devices. Secure band to Item "E" with staples or nails to prevent
displacement. On chain equipped fiat cars, chain may be used if of sufficient length to pass
through holes in corner fittings and back to chain for hook securement. Chain must be free of
kinks and properly tensioned.
G
2
Center blocking, lumber, one piece I in. x 6 in. x length required and one piece 2 in. x 6 in. x
length required. Place the 2 in. piece on top of the 1 in. piece, centering against Items "B"
and secure with one (1) 40-D nail every 6 inches, with a minimum of six (6) nails used. When
void between Items "B" is 60 inches or greater, Items "C" may be substituted. See Sketch 2.
Notes:
1.
Containers may be loaded directly against end of bulkhead fiat cars and securely blocked opposite end.
See General Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 14, and 15 for further details.
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