Sec. 6-Fig. 301 (New-10-1966)
TRAILER, CARGO, ¾ TON, M101A1-B1-LEVEL RACK CARS
Item No. of Pcs.
Description
A
Brake wheel clearance. See Fig. 2, Sec. 1.
B
2 ea. unit.
5/8 inch chain minimum proof test of 6,700 pounds, length to suit. Attach the chain in a
complete loop, from the car tie-down facility through the lifting shackles on the front end of the
trailer and back to the rack tie-down channel. Secure the chain with a 3/8 inch diameter bolt
and nut, length to suit. See Sketch 1. Substitute, if desired, eight strands of No. 8 gage,
black annealed wire. Pass the wire through the trailer tie-down point and through the rack tie-
down channel to form four complete loops consisting of eight strands.
C
2 ea. unit.
Chain tie-down equipped with a tensioning device, minimum proof test of 6,700 pounds. Attach
the chain tie-down over the top and around the rear axle as shown. See Sketch 2. Hand
tension as tight as possible and attach hook into an appropriate located link of chain. All four
chains Items "B" and "C" are then to be made taut by adjusting the tensioning device.
D
1 ea. unit.
Each to consist of one piece 2 in. x 4 in. x 44 in. lumber; located under draw bar assembly
directly behind lifting shackles at front of vehicle. See Sketch 3.
E
1 ea. for units
Each to consist of one piece 2 in. x 4 in. x 44 in. lumber; locate under vehicle lifting shackle
specified.
bracket. Secure with two strands No. 8 gage, black annealed wire to lifting shackle either on
trailer number 11 or 12, and 22 or 24, depending on rail car capacity. See Sketch 4.
F
1 ea. unit.
Each to consist of one piece 2 in. x 4 in. x 44 in. lumber, locate under eye of lunette. Secure
with two strands of No. 8 gage, black annealed wire, passed through eye of lunette. See
Sketch 3.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Shippers should specify cars equipped with normal complement tie-down chains when ordering rail equipment.
Consignees shall ensure that all tie-down devices are with the car when released to the rail carrier after
unloading.
2.
Trailers must face in the same direction and be uniformly spaced along the length 'of the car to allow sufficient
space at each end of the car and between the trailers for securement. To effect maximum loading the rear
mount-
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